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Matthew 8:2 bbe — And a leper came and gave him worship, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to make me clean.

Bible in Basic English

"And a leper came and gave him worship, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to make me clean."

— Matthew 8:2, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 8 — Context

1

And when he had come down from the mountain, great numbers of people came after him.

2

And a leper came and gave him worship, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to make me clean.

3

And he put his hand on him, saying, It is my pleasure; be clean. And straight away he was made clean.

4

And Jesus said to him, See that you say nothing about this to anyone; but go and let the priest see you and make the offering which was ordered by Moses, for a witness to them.

5

And when Jesus was come into Capernaum, a certain captain came to him with a request,

Matthew 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 8:2 say?
Matthew 8:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And a leper came and gave him worship, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to make me clean.”
Where is Matthew 8:2 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 2.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 8:2.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:2 in?
Matthew 8:2 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 Matthew 8:2?
Matthew 8:2 reads (BBE): “And a leper came and gave him worship, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to 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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