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Mark 1:40 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Mark 1:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 1 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
“And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
Mark 1:40 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 1:40
The leper's approach violates Levitical law (Lev. 13:45-46) requiring isolation, yet his faith overrides legal caution. His posture—'kneeling down'—demonstrates worship and recognition of Christ's authority. The conditional 'if thou wilt' acknowledges God's sovereignty in healing while expressing confidence in His power. This models proper prayer: humble, submissive to divine will, yet bold in approaching Christ.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 1:40
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“while he was in one of the cities”
“a leper came to him and worshiped him”
“saying”
“a man came to him”
“and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one who has an issue”
“to destroy him. But if you can do anything”
“one ran to him”
“that you observe diligently”
“and he knelt down and prayed”
“and cried with a loud voice”