Mark 1:40 asv — And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou cans…

American Standard Version

"And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. "

— Mark 1:40, American Standard Version

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Mark 1 — Context

37

and they found him, and say unto him, All are seeking thee.

38

And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.

39

And he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

40

And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

41

And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean.

42

And straightway the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean.

43

And he strictly charged him, and straightway sent him out,

Mark 1:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:40 say?
Mark 1:40 in the American Standard Version reads: “And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. ”
Where is Mark 1:40 in the Bible?
Mark 1:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 40.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:40.
What translation should I read Mark 1:40 in?
Mark 1:40 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 Mark 1:40?
Mark 1:40 reads (ASV): “And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst 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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