“And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”
Then Jesus ordered him, don't tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them — the Messianic Secret command (don't tell anyone) is paired with the Torah instruction (show yourself to the priest). The priestly declaration of cleansing is the official certification of the miracle — as a testimony to them. The system that excluded the leper must officially certify his restoration.
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