Luke 5:12 web — It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on…

World English Bible

"It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and begged him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.""

— Luke 5:12, World English Bible

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Luke 5 — Context

9

For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;

10

and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive."

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

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It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and begged him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean."

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He stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I want to. Be made clean." Immediately the leprosy left him.

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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."

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But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

Luke 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:12 say?
Luke 5:12 in the World English Bible reads: “It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and begged him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, 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 (WEB): “It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and begged him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, 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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