Mark 1:40 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

We have here the story of Christ's cleansing a leper, which we had before, Matt. 8:2-4. It teaches us, 1. How to apply ourselves to Christ; come as this leper did, (1.) With great humility; this leper came beseeching him, and kneeling down to him (Mark 1:40); whether giving divine honour to him as God, or rather a less degree of respect as a great Prophet, it teaches us that those who would receive grace and mercy from Christ, must ascribe honour and glory to Christ, and approach to him with... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 1:40-45

1:40-45 A leper came to him, asking him to help him and kneeling before him. "If you are willing to do so," he said, "you are able to cleanse me." Jesus was moved with pity to the depths of his being. He stretched out his hand and touched him. "I am willing," Jesus said, "be cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Immediately Jesus sent him away with a stern injunction. "See to it," he said to him, "that you tell no man anything about this; but go and show yourself to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 1:40

And there came a leper to him ,.... After he was come down from a certain mountain, in Galilee, where he had been preaching to the people, Matthew 8:1 , and when be was in a certain city, Luke 5:12 , either Capernaum, or some other city of Galilee. This man was full of leprosy, as Luke says, and very probably deemed incurable; of the nature and symptoms of the leprosy; see Gill on Luke 5:12 , beseeching him ; to cure him of his leprosy: and kneeling down to him ; in token of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:40

There came a leper - See the notes on Matthew 8:2 , etc. Should any be inclined to preach on this cleansing of the leper, Mark is the best evangelist to take the account from, because he is more circumstantial than either Matthew or Luke. I. Consider this leper. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40

The healing of the leper is recorded in all the three synoptic Gospels; but St. Mark gives more full details. From St. Matthew we learn that it took place after the sermon on the mount; and yet not at the very close of his missionary circuit, St. Luke ( Luke 5:12 ) says that the diseased man was "full of leprosy" ( πλήρης λέπρας ). The disorder was fully developed; it had spread over his whole body; he was leprous from head to foot. This leprosy was designed to be specially typical of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The leper healed. Among the many miracles wrought by the Divine Physician upon the bodies and minds of suffering mankind, the evangelists have selected certain as types of the Saviour's spiritual work, as well as illustrations of his beneficent ministry. Every class of sufferers seems to represent some special aspect of sin and need, and every recorded miracle seems to convey some special lesson concerning the Healer's grace and power. Let this narrative be thus regarded, and we find here—... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The leper's petition. I. THE GENERAL WORK OF CHRIST , WHEN IT IS KNOWN , ENCOURAGES THE MOST FORLORN AND DESPERATE . The nature of leprosy and the law concerning it. II. SINCERE FAITH , EVEN WHEN IMPERFECT , EVER MEETS WITH THE SYMPATHY AND HELP OF CHRIST . "If thou wilt, thou canst." He believed in his power, but was uncertain as to his willingness. The spirit of the Saviour was therefore concealed from him. Yet Christ answered... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The leper. I. FOR THE WORST EVILS THERE IS A REMEDY . If not always in the physical, yet ever in the spiritual sphere. They are cured in effect when they are balanced by some weight of good in the soul. II. IT IS HALF - WAY TO THE REMEDY TO KNOW WHERE IT LIES . The leper knew, and was not ashamed to seek it at the right quarter. Many know who or what will do them good, but are too proud to ask or ashamed to own their need. III. CHRIST IS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The cleansing of the leper. The work and wonders of the previous day created so great an excitement that he early rose, "a great while before day," for calmness and the refreshment of solitude and prayer, and finding "a desert place," he there "prayed." O hallowed ground! Simon and his companions follow, and finding him, say, "All are seeking thee." But he "came forth to preach," therefore he would go "elsewhere," and the marvellous account given is, "He went into their synagogues... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

Parallel passages: Matthew 8:2-4 ; Luke 5:12-16 .— The cure of a leper. I. THE DISEASE OF LEPROSY REPRESENTS THE DISEASE OF SIN . Of all the diseases that have found their way into this world in consequence of sin, and which have afflicted the human race, there is, perhaps, none more dreadful than that of leprosy. It was peculiar to Egypt, and native in that country, but passed into Palestine, and prevailed over Syria and Arabia also. It was common among the Jews,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 1:40-45

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 1:40

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:40-45

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