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Luke 5:13

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 5:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.
Luke 5:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10and so were also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
11And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.
12And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
13And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.
14And he charged him to tell no man: but go thy way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
15But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.
16But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he put forth his hand and touched him, etc.] Having compassion on him, and commiserating his sad case: saying, I will, be thou clean; and immediately the leprosy departed from him; (See Gill on “<400803>Matthew 8:3”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 8:2-4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:13 Jesus reached out and touched him: Most people feared catching the disease through physical contact, but Jesus showed compassion. Jesus was not contaminated by disease or evil, but brought healing and salvation. • Be healed: Literally Be cleansed. This act had spiritual and physical significance, since leprosy separated Israelites from social contact and religious practice.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Gen 1:3, Gen 1:9; Psa 33:9; Kg2 5:10, Kg2 5:14; Eze 36:25-27, Eze 36:29; Hos 14:4; Mat 9:29, Mat 9:30 immediately: Luk 4:39, Luk 8:54, Luk 8:55; Joh 4:50-53 Luke 5:14”
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