Luke 5:12 nasb — While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his…

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"While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.""

— Luke 5:12, NASB

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Luke 5 — Context

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For amazement had seized him and all his companions because of the catch of fish which they had taken;

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and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men."

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When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.

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While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."

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And He stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately the leprosy left him.

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And He ordered him to tell no one, "But go and show yourself to the priest and make an offering for your cleansing, just as Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."

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But the news about Him was spreading even farther, and large crowds were gathering to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Luke 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:12 say?
Luke 5:12 in the NASB reads: “While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."”
Where is Luke 5:12 in the Bible?
Luke 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 12.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 5:12.
What translation should I read Luke 5:12 in?
Luke 5:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 5:12?
Luke 5:12 reads (NASB): “While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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