Matthew 8:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Jesus said to him, “See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} Jesus{G2424} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, See{G3708}{(G5720)} thou tell{G2036}{(G5632)} no man{G3367}; but{G235} go thy way{G5217}{(G5720)}, shew{G1166}{(G5657)} thyself{G4572} to the priest{G2409}, and{G2532} offer{G4374}{(G5628)} the gift{G1435} that{G3739} Moses{G3475} commanded{G4367}{(G5656)}, for{G1519} a testimony{G3142} unto them{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(4) Yeshua said to him, "See you tell nobody but go show yourself to the priest and present the gift that Moses commanded as a testimony to them."
The F.O.G
"Don't broadcast this healing yet," the Messiah instructed him. "Instead, go straight to the priest and follow Moses' law by offering the prescribed sacrifice. Let them verify your healing officially, as this will be a powerful testimony to them."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Jesus saith to him, ‘See, thou mayest tell no one, but go, thyself shew to the priest, and bring the gift that Moses commanded for a testimony to them.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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