Matthew 8:3 nasb — Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was clea…

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"Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."

— Matthew 8:3, NASB

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Matthew 8 — Context

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When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.

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And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."

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Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

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And Jesus *said to him, "See that you tell no one; but go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."

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And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, imploring Him,

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and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, fearfully tormented."

Matthew 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:3 say?
Matthew 8:3 in the NASB reads: “Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”
Where is Matthew 8:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 3.
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 8:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:3 in?
Matthew 8:3 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 8:3?
Matthew 8:3 reads (NASB): “Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” 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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