Matthew 8:4

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Summary

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

Shew

But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *permitted Him.

“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.

“When a man has on the skin of his body a swelling or a scab or a bright spot, and it becomes an 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.

“This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing. Now he shall be brought to the priest,

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

When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed.

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

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man is sending word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? But consider now, and see how he is seeking a quarrel against me.”

and He *said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

Any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet for a testimony against them.”

“But be on your guard; for they will deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.

And He ordered him to tell no one, “But go and show yourself to the priest and make an offering for your cleansing, just as Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.

If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me;

General references

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