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What does Matthew 8:4 mean?

"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.”"

— Matthew 8:4 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

2

Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.”

3

Jesus stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

4

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.”

5

When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him,

6

and saying, “Lord, my servant lies in the house paralyzed, grievously tormented.”

7

Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”

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