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Luke 5:14

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 5:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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.
Luke 5:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
17And it came to pass on one of those days, that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, who were come out of every village of Galilee and Judaea and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.
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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 charged him to tell no man, etc.] Of his cure, and by whom he received it; but go show thyself to the priest. The Syriac and Persic versions read, “to the priests: and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses has commanded, for a testimony unto them”; (See Gill on “<400804>Matthew 8:4”).”
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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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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lev 14:2. Luke 5:16”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:14 Jesus often told those he healed not to tell anyone what had happened to avoid celebrity status. Nonetheless, news of these events spreads like wildfire (see 5:15-16; see also “The Secret of the Messiah” Theme Note). • Go to the priest and let him examine you. . . . the offering: Those healed of leprosy had to be declared clean by a priest, and a sacrifice was offered on their behalf.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he charged: Mat 8:4, Mat 9:30, Mat 12:16 and show: Luk 17:14; Lev 13:2 and offer: Lev 14:4, Lev 14:10, Lev 14:21, Lev 14:22 for: Luk 9:5; Mat 10:18; Mar 1:44, Mar 6:11 Luke 5:15”
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