Mark 1:40 cpdv — And a leper came to him, begging him. And kneeling down, he said to him, “If you are willing, you are able to cleanse m…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And a leper came to him, begging him. And kneeling down, he said to him, “If you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.” "

— Mark 1:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 1 — Context

37

And when they had found him, they said to him, “For everyone is seeking you.”

38

And he said to them: “Let us go into the neighboring towns and cities, so that I may preach there also. Indeed, it was for this reason that I came.”

39

And he was preaching in their synagogues and throughout all of Galilee, and casting out demons.

40

And a leper came to him, begging him. And kneeling down, he said to him, “If you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.”

41

Then Jesus, taking pity on him, reached out his hand. And touching him, he said to him: “I am willing. Be cleansed.”

42

And after he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

43

And he admonished him, and he promptly sent him away.

Mark 1:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:40 say?
Mark 1:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And a leper came to him, begging him. And kneeling down, he said to him, “If you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.” ”
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 (CPDV): “And a leper came to him, begging him. And kneeling down, he said to him, “If you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.” ” 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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