Matthew 8:4

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Matthew 8:4

And Jesus said to him, “See that you tell no one [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest [for inspection] and present the offering that Moses commanded, as a testimony (evidence) to them [of your healing].”

Leviticus 14:2-32

“This shall be the law of the leper on the day of his [ceremonial] cleansing. He shall be brought to the priest [at a meeting place outside the camp];

Matthew 9:30

And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them: “See that no one knows this!”

Mark 7:36

Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

Luke 5:14

Jesus ordered him to tell no one [that he might happen to meet], “But go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your purification, just as Moses commanded, as a testimony (witness) to them [that this is a work of Messiah].”

Matthew 17:9

And as they were going down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Mark 5:43

He gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.

Luke 17:14

When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were [miraculously] healed and made clean.

Matthew 10:18

and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Mark 6:11

Any place that does not welcome you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet as a testimony against them [breaking all ties with them because they rejected My message].”

Leviticus 13:2-46

“When a man has a swelling on the skin of his body, a scab, or a bright spot, and it becomes the infection of leprosy on the skin of his body, then he shall be brought to Aaron the priest, or to one of his sons the priests.

2 Kings 5:7-8

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes [in shock and outrage at the request] and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me [a request] to heal a man of his leprosy? Just consider [what he is asking] and see how he is seeking an opportunity [for a battle] with me.”

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake
To make the law great and prove to be glorious.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus replied to him, “Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him.

Matthew 5:17

“Do not think that I came to do away with or undo the Law [of Moses] or the [writings of the] Prophets; I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

Matthew 6:1

“Be [very] careful not to do your good deeds publicly, to be seen by men; otherwise you will have no reward [prepared and awaiting you] with your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 12:16-19

and warned them not to tell [publicly] who He was.

Matthew 16:20

Then He gave the disciples strict orders to tell no one that He was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

Mark 1:43-44

And Jesus [deeply moved] admonished him sternly and sent him away immediately,

Mark 8:30

Then Jesus strictly warned them not to tell anyone about Him.

Mark 13:9

“But be on your guard; they will turn you over to courts, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand [as accused] before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.

Luke 21:13

This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].

John 5:41

I do not receive glory and approval from men;

John 7:18

He who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception in Him.

John 8:50

However, I am not seeking glory for Myself. There is One who seeks [glory for Me] and judges [those who dishonor Me].

John 10:37-38

If I do not do the works of My Father [that is, the miracles that only God could perform], then do not believe Me.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Matthew 8:4

And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

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General references

Deuteronomy 24:8

Bible References

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But Jesus replied to him, “Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him.

“Do not think that I came to do away with or undo the Law [of Moses] or the [writings of the] Prophets; I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

“This shall be the law of the leper on the day of his [ceremonial] cleansing. He shall be brought to the priest [at a meeting place outside the camp];

The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake
To make the law great and prove to be glorious.

When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were [miraculously] healed and made clean.

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and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

saying to him, “See that you tell no one anything [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as proof to them [that you are really healed].”

“But be on your guard; they will turn you over to courts, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand [as accused] before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.

This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].

If I do not do the works of My Father [that is, the miracles that only God could perform], then do not believe Me.

General references

“Be careful during an outbreak of leprosy, that you diligently observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests teach you; just as I have commanded them, so you shall be careful to do.