Luke 5:15

"He commanded him to tell no one, “But go your way and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”"

Key Reflection

In Luke 5:15, Jesus instructs the healed leper not only to seek physical cleansing by presenting himself at the priest's presence as prescribed in Leviticus but also to offer a public testimony of his healing. This command reflects both the requirement for ritual purity under Mosaic law and the broader purpose of demonstrating divine intervention and validation through public acknowledgment, which would have resonated deeply with the original audience's understanding of faith and miracles within their religious context.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. No entry from BARNES for this verse. {m} "and great multitudes" Mt 4:25; Mr 3:7; Joh 6:2 __________________________________________________________________

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