Bible Verse of the Day › August 2026
Welcome to today’s daily scripture study. Read and compare the foundational scripture for today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, across multiple translations as you meditate on God’s word.
“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
Matthew 8:2 — King James Version (KJV)
“And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, ‘Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — New International Version (NIV)
“And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. ‘Lord,’ the man said, ‘if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“Right away a man with leprosy came up and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him in homage, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“And a leper approached and bowed low before him, saying, ‘Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — New English Translation (NET)
“and there was a leper who came to him and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, if you choose, you can make me clean.'”
Matthew 8:2 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“And behold, there came to him a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
Matthew 8:2 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus
- True faith approaches Christ with reverent worship, recognizing His absolute power and authority to heal and restore.
- Genuine humility submits completely to the Lord’s divine will, trusting His timing and purpose above human desire.
- No condition is beyond the transforming, cleansing reach of Jesus when we bring our burdens directly to Him.
Deeper Study & Meditation
Evang. Eventus Okon is a Christian minister and digital evangelist spreading the Gospel through daily scripture, deep commentary, and live video devotions on Facebook and YouTube. He co-manages this digital ministry alongside his wife, Peace Eventus, who handles the network’s operations and media strategy.