Mark 1:34-42

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³⁴ and Jesus healed many who had various diseases.^(A) He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.^(B)

Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place^(C)

³⁵ Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.^{(D) 36} Simon and his companions went to look for him, ³⁷ and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”

³⁸ Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”^{(E) 39} So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues^(F) and driving out demons.^(G)

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy^(H)

⁴⁰ A man with leprosy^[a] came to him and begged him on his knees,^(I) “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”

⁴¹ Jesus was indignant.^[b] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” ⁴² Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.