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Mark 1:40

Verse 40 47

And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

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God

Exodus 3:6

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despised

Isaiah 53:3

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messenger,

Malachi 3:1

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messenger

Matthew 11:10

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unclean spirits,

Luke 4:36

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praise

John 12:43

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fight

1 Nephi 11:34

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devils,

Mosiah 3:6

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publisheth

3 Nephi 20:40

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devils;

Mormon 9:24

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devils;

Doctrine and Covenants 35:9

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watches

Doctrine and Covenants 45:44

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nations;

Doctrine and Covenants 87:6

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defiled,

Doctrine and Covenants 93:35

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Watch,

Doctrine and Covenants 133:11

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Abraham,

Abraham 1:16

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- **Love Your Enemies** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2020) · Reference
  Many years ago, a British foreign secretary gave this great counsel in a debate in the House of Commons: “We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/17oaks?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2020) · Reference
  He recalled: “They told me that all religious denominations were believing in incorrect doctrines, and that none of them was acknowledged of God as his church and kingdom.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/12ballard?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon** — Ulisses Soares (April 2020) · Reference
  Over the next four years, on September 22 of each year, Joseph received additional instructions from Moroni regarding the knowledge about how the Lord’s kingdom should be governed in the latter days.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/23soares?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Cleansed by Repentance** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2019) · Alludes to
  The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ opens the door for “all men [to] repent and come unto him” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:11; see also Mark 3:28; 1 Nephi 10:18; Alma 34:8, 16).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Sacrament and the Atonement** — James J. Hamula (October 2014) · Reference
  Before them was the traditional Passover meal, consisting of the sacrificial lamb, wine, and unleavened bread, emblems of Israel’s past salvation from slavery and death and of a future redemption yet to be realized.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/the-sacrament-and-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **It’s a Miracle** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2013) · Reference
  This is a picture of couples from two different cities in Mozambique.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/its-a-miracle?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

- **Two Lines of Communication** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2010) · Reference
  David Whitmer recalled: “One morning when he was getting ready to continue the translation, something went wrong about the house and he was put out about it.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/two-lines-of-communication?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Our Most Distinguishing Feature** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2005) · Reference
  Just four weeks ago President James E.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/our-most-distinguishing-feature?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling** — L. Tom Perry (April 2004) · Reference
  “… There is no higher authority in matters relating to the family organization, and especially when that organization is presided over by one holding the higher priesthood, than that of the father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/fatherhood-an-eternal-calling?lang=eng&id=p48#p48

- **Sweet Power of Prayer** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2003) · Reference
  The sweet power of prayer can be intensified by fasting, on occasion, when appropriate to a particular need.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/sweet-power-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Endure to the End in Charity** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (October 1994) · Alludes to
  When I returned home, Connie gave me a copy of the Book of Mormon, and I began to read.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/endure-to-the-end-in-charity?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Doors of Death** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1992) · Alludes to
  Physical and spiritual trials provide continuing challenges in life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Ethics and Honesty** — David B. Haight (October 1987) · Alludes to
  On March 1, 1842, Joseph Smith, at the request of Mr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/ethics-and-honesty?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Preparing for Service in the Church** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1979) · Alludes to
  President Woodruff was born March 1, 1807; he was baptized December 31, 1833, when he was twenty-six years old, and was ordained a teacher on January 25, 1834.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/preparing-for-service-in-the-church?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **A Haven of Love** — Victor L. Brown (April 1978) · Alludes to
  You may be interested in what has happened in Deseret Industries from its beginning forty years ago.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/a-haven-of-love?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Justice and Mercy** — James A. Cullimore (April 1974) · Alludes to
  President Lee said as he spoke to the Brethren in 1972: “Now, this doesn’t mean when we have to take action that we turn our backs on him who has sinned, … we don’t do [that]—we should try not to do it.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/justice-and-mercy?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Love All; Love Each** — Gérald Caussé (April 2026) · Reference
  Though He was often surrounded by multitudes, the Savior always gave His full attention to the one—one sheep, one leper, one Samaritan woman, one little child, one soul at a time.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/27causse?lang=eng&id=p_oGLku#p_oGLku

- **Cheering Each Other On** — J. Anette Dennis (October 2025) · Reference
  The Savior’s life was an example of loving, gathering, and lifting even those who society had judged as outcasts and unclean.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/32dennis?lang=eng&id=p_eH0FQ#p_eH0FQ

- **“Ye Are My Friends”** — David L. Buckner (October 2024) · Reference
  I worship on Sunday as a reminder that we need each other and together we need Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/25buckner?lang=eng&id=p_yPYDr#p_yPYDr

- **Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!** — Reyna I. Aburto (October 2019) · Reference
  During His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ healed the sick and the afflicted, but each person had to exercise faith in Him and act to receive His healing.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/31aburto?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **If You Will Be Responsible** — Jorge F. Zeballos (April 2015) · Quote
  > came to the Lord, “beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.” The leper
  I am impressed by and admire the attitude of the leper who came to the Lord, “beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.” The leper did not demand anything, even though his desires might have been righteous; he was simply willing to accept the will of the Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/if-you-will-be-responsible?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Ye Are No More Strangers** — Gérald Caussé (October 2013) · Reference
  For example, the Savior went against the established customs of His time to address the woman of Samaria, asking her for some water.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/ye-are-no-more-strangers?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **The Savior Wants to Forgive** — Craig A. Cardon (April 2013) · Reference
  The Savior knew that many people followed Him because of His mighty miracles.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-savior-wants-to-forgive?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Tell Me the Stories of Jesus** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2010) · Reference
  Have our children felt the power of the Savior’s miracles?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/tell-me-the-stories-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Discipleship** — James E. Faust (October 2006) · Reference
  Jesus had compassion on many, including a poor leper.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/discipleship?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Never Alone** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1991) · Alludes to
  “And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed” (Mark 1:40–42).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/never-alone?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Love Your Enemies

Dallin H. Oaks October 2020 Saturday Morning Session

Many years ago, a British foreign secretary gave this great counsel in a debate in the House of Commons: “We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies.

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Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?

M. Russell Ballard April 2020 Saturday Morning Session

He recalled: “They told me that all religious denominations were believing in incorrect doctrines, and that none of them was acknowledged of God as his church and kingdom.

Reference Verified
The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

Ulisses Soares April 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

Over the next four years, on September 22 of each year, Joseph received additional instructions from Moroni regarding the knowledge about how the Lord’s kingdom should be governed in the latter days.

Reference Verified
Cleansed by Repentance

Dallin H. Oaks April 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ opens the door for “all men [to] repent and come unto him” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:11; see also Mark 3:28; 1 Nephi 10:18; Alma 34:8, 16).

Alludes to High confidence
The Sacrament and the Atonement

James J. Hamula October 2014 Sunday Morning Session

Before them was the traditional Passover meal, consisting of the sacrificial lamb, wine, and unleavened bread, emblems of Israel’s past salvation from slavery and death and of a future redemption yet to be realized.

Reference Verified
It’s a Miracle

Neil L. Andersen April 2013 Sunday Morning Session

This is a picture of couples from two different cities in Mozambique.

Reference Verified
Two Lines of Communication

Dallin H. Oaks October 2010 Sunday Morning Session

David Whitmer recalled: “One morning when he was getting ready to continue the translation, something went wrong about the house and he was put out about it.

Reference Verified
Our Most Distinguishing Feature

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2005 Priesthood Session

Just four weeks ago President James E.

Reference Verified
Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling

L. Tom Perry April 2004 Sunday Morning Session

“… There is no higher authority in matters relating to the family organization, and especially when that organization is presided over by one holding the higher priesthood, than that of the father.

Reference Verified
Sweet Power of Prayer

Russell M. Nelson April 2003 Saturday Morning Session

The sweet power of prayer can be intensified by fasting, on occasion, when appropriate to a particular need.

Reference Verified
Endure to the End in Charity

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1994 Saturday Afternoon Session

When I returned home, Connie gave me a copy of the Book of Mormon, and I began to read.

Alludes to High confidence
Doors of Death

Russell M. Nelson April 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

Physical and spiritual trials provide continuing challenges in life.

Alludes to High confidence
Ethics and Honesty

David B. Haight October 1987 Saturday Morning Session

On March 1, 1842, Joseph Smith, at the request of Mr.

Alludes to High confidence
Preparing for Service in the Church

Spencer W. Kimball April 1979 Priesthood Session

President Woodruff was born March 1, 1807; he was baptized December 31, 1833, when he was twenty-six years old, and was ordained a teacher on January 25, 1834.

Alludes to High confidence
A Haven of Love

Victor L. Brown April 1978 General Welfare Session

You may be interested in what has happened in Deseret Industries from its beginning forty years ago.

Alludes to High confidence
Justice and Mercy

James A. Cullimore April 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

President Lee said as he spoke to the Brethren in 1972: “Now, this doesn’t mean when we have to take action that we turn our backs on him who has sinned, … we don’t do [that]—we should try not to do it.

Alludes to High confidence
Love All; Love Each

Gérald Caussé April 2026 Saturday Afternoon Session

Though He was often surrounded by multitudes, the Savior always gave His full attention to the one—one sheep, one leper, one Samaritan woman, one little child, one soul at a time.

Reference Verified
Cheering Each Other On

J. Anette Dennis October 2025 Saturday Evening Session

The Savior’s life was an example of loving, gathering, and lifting even those who society had judged as outcasts and unclean.

Reference Verified
“Ye Are My Friends”

David L. Buckner October 2024 Saturday Afternoon Session

I worship on Sunday as a reminder that we need each other and together we need Him.

Reference Verified
Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

Reyna I. Aburto October 2019 Women’s Session

During His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ healed the sick and the afflicted, but each person had to exercise faith in Him and act to receive His healing.

Reference Verified
If You Will Be Responsible

Jorge F. Zeballos April 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

came to the Lord, “beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.” The leper

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Ye Are No More Strangers

Gérald Caussé October 2013 Priesthood Session

For example, the Savior went against the established customs of His time to address the woman of Samaria, asking her for some water.

Reference Verified
The Savior Wants to Forgive

Craig A. Cardon April 2013 Saturday Morning Session

The Savior knew that many people followed Him because of His mighty miracles.

Reference Verified
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Neil L. Andersen April 2010 Sunday Afternoon Session

Have our children felt the power of the Savior’s miracles?

Reference Verified
Discipleship

James E. Faust October 2006 Saturday Morning Session

Jesus had compassion on many, including a poor leper.

Reference Verified
Never Alone

Thomas S. Monson April 1991 Sunday Morning Session

“And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed” (Mark 1:40–42).

Alludes to High confidence

Topical Guide

Beseech, Besought
Clean
Leprosy, Leper, Leprous

Bible Dictionary

Leprosy

Jesus the Christ

Chapter 14: Continuation of Our Lord’s Ministry in Galilee

James E. Talmage

Among the afflicted seeking the aid that He alone could give came a leper,c who knelt before Him, or bowed with his face to the ground, and humbly professed his faith, saying: “If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.” The petition implied in the words of this poor creature was pathetic; the confidence he expressed is inspiring.

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