In Matthew 8:8, the centurion affirms Jesus' authority to heal by word alone — a different emphasis from the touch in Matthew 8:3.

In Matthew 8:15, Jesus heals by touch as here — both show his power over disease through physical contact.

In Matthew 11:5, lepers being cleansed is listed as evidence of Jesus' messianic identity — the same miracle as here.

In Luke 7:14, Jesus touches a bier and commands a dead man to arise, paralleling his touch and command that restores here.

Luke 5:13 recounts the identical healing, confirming Jesus' willingness and power to cleanse the leper.

In Mark 9:25, Jesus rebukes an unclean spirit with a command, showing similar authority over spiritual impurity as over leprosy.

In Mark 5:41, Jesus takes a girl’s hand and commands her to arise, mirroring his touch and command that cleanses the leper.

In Luke 17:14, Jesus gives the same command to show themselves to the priests — reinforcing the legal requirement for cleansed lepers.

In Mark 1:41, Jesus is moved with pity before touching—adding emotional depth to this same healing event.

In Psalm 33:9, the Lord's word brings creation into being—Jesus' command brings immediate cleansing.

In 2 Kings 5:14, Naaman's cleansing by dipping in the Jordan prefigures Jesus' authoritative healing of leprosy by touch and word.

In 2 Kings 5:11, Naaman expects a dramatic ritual—Jesus simply touches and speaks, showing greater authority.

In John 11:43, Jesus commands Lazarus out of the tomb, demonstrating the same authority over death as over leprosy.

In Genesis 1:3, God speaks light into existence—Jesus' word 'be clean' instantly heals, echoing divine creative power.

Luke 8:44 parallels this healing by touch of an unclean person — the hemorrhaging woman also reaches out to touch Jesus for healing.

In John 5:21, Jesus declares the Son gives life to whom he will, providing the theological basis for his healing command here.

In Exodus 4:7, God restores Moses' leprous hand — a sign of divine power that Jesus directly embodies in healing the leper.

In Mark 5:23, Jairus requests Jesus' touch for his daughter — reflecting the same faith in Jesus' healing touch as the leper shows.

In Mark 4:39, Jesus similarly commands the wind and sea with authority, showing his power over nature parallels his power over disease.

In 2 Kings 5:3, a slave girl directs Naaman to a prophet — contrasting with Jesus, who heals directly without an intermediary.

In Mark 7:34, Jesus speaks 'Ephphatha' to heal a deaf man, echoing his pattern of direct command over physical ailments.