New International Version“See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
New Living Translation“Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.”
English Standard Versionand said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.”
Berean Standard Bible“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd He says to him, "See that you speak nothing to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them."
King James BibleAnd saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
New King James Versionand said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
New American Standard Bibleand He said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
NASB 1995and He said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
NASB 1977and He said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”
Legacy Standard Bibleand He said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
Amplified Biblesaying to him, “See that you tell no one anything [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as proof to them [that you are really healed].”
Christian Standard Bibletelling him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Holman Christian Standard Bibletelling him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
American Standard Versionand saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Contemporary English VersionHe said, "Don't tell anyone about this. Just go and show the priest that you are well. Then take a gift to the temple as Moses commanded, and everyone will know that you have been healed."
English Revised Versionand saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"Don't tell anyone about this! Instead, show yourself to the priest. Then offer the sacrifices which Moses commanded as proof to people that you are clean."
Good News Translationafter saying to him, "Listen, don't tell anyone about this. But go straight to the priest and let him examine you; then in order to prove to everyone that you are cured, offer the sacrifice that Moses ordered."
International Standard VersionHe told the man, "Be sure that you don't tell anyone. Instead, go and show yourself to the priest, and then offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded as proof to the authorities."
NET BibleHe told him, "See that you do not say anything to anyone, but go, show yourself to a priest, and bring the offering that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."
New Heart English Bibleand said to him, "See you say nothing to anyone, but go show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd saith to him, See thou say nothing to any man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
Weymouth New Testamentand saying, "Be careful not to tell any one, but go and show yourself to the Priest, and for your purification present the offerings that Moses appointed as evidence for them." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
World English Bibleand said to him, “See that you say nothing to anybody, but go show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand says to him, “See [that] you may say nothing to anyone, but go away, show yourself to the priest, and bring near for your cleansing the things Moses directed, for a testimony to them.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd He says to him, "See that you speak nothing to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them."
Young's Literal Translation and saith to him, 'See thou mayest say nothing to any one, but go away, thyself shew to the priest, and bring near for thy cleansing the things Moses directed, for a testimony to them.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd says to him, See thou say nothing to any one: but retire, shew thyself to the priest, and bring forward for thy cleansing what things Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he saith to him: See thou tell no one; but go, shew thyself to the high priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go and show yourself to the high priest, and offer for your cleansing that which Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.”
New American BibleThen he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.”
New Revised Standard Versionsaying to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd said to him, Look here, why are you telling it to the people? but go away, show yourself to the priests, and offer an offering for the sake of your cleansing, according to what Moses commanded, as their testimonial.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishHe said to him, “See that you tell no man, but go and show yourself to the priest. Bring gifts for your cleansing, just as Moses commanded for their testimony.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand said to him: See that you tell no one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
Godbey New Testamentand says to him, See that you may speak nothing to any one: but go, show thyself unto the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Haweis New Testament
and said to him, Take care, that thou speak not a word to any man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, what Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Mace New Testament
said he, how you take the least notice of this to any man: but go, show your self to the priest, and offer for your cure what Moses commanded, that this may serve as a testimony against them.
Weymouth New Testament
and saying, "Be careful not to tell any one, but go and show yourself to the Priest, and for your purification present the offerings that Moses appointed as evidence for them."
Worrell New Testament
and saith to him,"See that you say nothing to any one, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses directed, for a testimony to them."
Worsley New Testament
and saith unto him,See thou tell no man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification what Moses has commanded, for a testimony to them.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Leper's Prayer… 43Jesus promptly sent him away with a stern warning: 44“Seethat you don’t tellanyone.Butgo,showyourselfto thepriestandpresent the offeringMosesprescribedforyourcleansing,asa testimonyto them.”45But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.…
Cross References Leviticus 14:2-32“This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, / the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. ...
Matthew 8:4Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
Luke 5:14“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Leviticus 13:49and if the mark in the fabric, leather, weave, knit, or leather article is green or red, then it is contaminated with mildew and must be shown to the priest.
Leviticus 14:1-9Then the LORD said to Moses, / “This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, ...
Leviticus 13:2-3“When someone has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that may be an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest. / The priest is to examine the infection on his skin, and if the hair in the infection has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean.
Leviticus 13:45-46A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ / As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp.
Numbers 5:2-3“Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.”
Deuteronomy 24:8In cases of infectious skin diseases, be careful to diligently follow everything the Levitical priests instruct you. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.
2 Kings 5:14So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.
Matthew 5:17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
Luke 17:14When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.
Hebrews 9:13-14For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
Hebrews 10:1For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Romans 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
Treasury of Scripture And said to him, See you say nothing to any man: but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. shew. Leviticus 14:2-32 This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest: … Matthew 23:2,3 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: … Luke 5:14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. for a testimony. Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Jump to Previous AnybodyCarefulCleanCleansingCommandedDirectedMayestMosesOfferOfferingOfferingsOrdainedOrderedPresentPriestProofPurificationSacrificesShewShowTestimonyThyselfWayWitnessJump to Next AnybodyCarefulCleanCleansingCommandedDirectedMayestMosesOfferOfferingOfferingsOrdainedOrderedPresentPriestProofPurificationSacrificesShewShowTestimonyThyselfWayWitnessMark 1 1.The office of John the Baptist.9.Jesus is baptized;12.tempted;14.he preaches;16.calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;23.heals one that had a demon;29.Peter's mother in law;32.many diseased persons;40.and cleanses the leper.See that you don’t tell anyone.This command from Jesus reflects a recurring theme in the Gospels known as the "Messianic Secret," where Jesus often instructs those He heals to remain silent about their healing. This could be to prevent misunderstandings about His mission or to avoid drawing premature attention that could hinder His ministry. It also highlights Jesus' humility and focus on fulfilling His mission rather than seeking fame. But go, show yourself to the priest
In the Jewish context, priests were responsible for declaring a person clean or unclean according to the Law of Moses, particularly in cases of leprosy (Leviticus 13-14). By instructing the healed man to show himself to the priest, Jesus is upholding the Law and ensuring the man is reintegrated into society. This act also serves as a witness to the religious authorities of Jesus' power and authority. and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing
The offering mentioned refers to the detailed sacrifices and rituals outlined inLeviticus 14:1-32 for the cleansing of a leper. This included offerings of birds, lambs, and grain, symbolizing purification and atonement. Jesus' instruction underscores His respect for the Mosaic Law and the importance of ritual purity in Jewish life. as a testimony to them.
The testimony here serves multiple purposes. It is a witness to the priests and the community of the man's healing, validating Jesus' miraculous power. It also acts as a testimony to the fulfillment of the Law, as Jesus does not abolish it but fulfills it (Matthew 5:17). This phrase can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the broader testimony of Jesus' ministry to the Jewish leaders, pointing to His identity as the Messiah. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus has just healed a man with leprosy and is instructing him on what to do next. 2. The LeperA man who was suffering from leprosy, a condition that made him ceremonially unclean and socially isolated. 3. The PriestThe religious authority who would verify the healing and declare the man clean according to the Law of Moses. 4. MosesThe lawgiver of Israel, whose laws regarding leprosy are referenced by Jesus. 5. The SacrificesSpecific offerings required by the Mosaic Law for the cleansing of a leper, as outlined in Leviticus 14. Teaching Points Obedience to God's LawJesus emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Law of Moses, even after a miraculous healing. This underscores the value of obedience to God's commands. Testimony to the CommunityThe instruction to show oneself to the priest serves as a public testimony of God's power and mercy. Our lives should similarly testify to God's work in us. Fulfillment of the LawJesus' command points to the fulfillment of the Law in Him. While the Law required sacrifices, Jesus ultimately fulfills these requirements through His sacrifice. The Role of Faith and WorksThe healed leper is called to act on his faith by following Jesus' instructions. Our faith should also be accompanied by actions that reflect our trust in God. Witnessing to AuthorityBy instructing the man to go to the priest, Jesus shows respect for established religious authority, teaching us to witness to those in authority with humility and respect. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 1
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What is the significance of Palm Sunday?Verse 44. - See thou say nothing to any man. St. Chrysostom says that our Lord gave him this charge, "to shun ostentation, and to teach us not to boast of our virtues, but to hide them." It is evident that he wished to draw the thoughts of men away from his miracles, and to fix them upon his doctrine. Go thy way, show thyself to the priest; the priest who in the order of his course presided over the rest. Our Lord sent him to the priest, that he might be seen to recognize their special office in cases of leprosy; and further, that the priest himself might have clear evidence that this leper was cleansed, not after the custom of the Law, but by the operation of grace.
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Greek “SeeὍρα(Hora)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.that you don’t tellεἴπῃς(eipēs)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.[anyone].μηδὲν(mēden)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3367:No one, none, nothing.Butἀλλὰ(alla)Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.go,ὕπαγε(hypage)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 5217:To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.showδεῖξον(deixon)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1166:A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show.yourselfσεαυτὸν(seauton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4572:Of yourself.to theτῷ(tō)Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.priestἱερεῖ(hierei)Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2409:A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.present the offeringπροσένεγκε(prosenenke)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4374:From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.MosesΜωϋσῆς(Mōusēs)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475:Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.prescribedπροσέταξεν(prosetaxen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4367:(a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. enjoin.forπερὶ(peri)Preposition
Strong's 4012:From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.yourσου(sou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.cleansing,καθαρισμοῦ(katharismou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2512:From katharizo; a washing off, i.e. ablution, expiation.asεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.a testimonyμαρτύριον(martyrion)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3142:Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue.to them.”αὐτοῖς(autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
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