9. For amazement had seized him and all those who were with him at the catch of fish that they had caught,
10. and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were business partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid! From now on you will be catching people!”
11. And after they brought their boats to the land, they left everything and followed him.
12. And it happened that while he was in one of the towns, there was a man covered with leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell down on his face and begged him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you are able to make me clean.”
13. And extending his hand he touched him, saying, “I am willing; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy went away from him.
14. And he ordered him, “Tell no one, but go and show yourself to the priest and bring the offering for your cleansing just as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
15. But the report about him spread even more, and large crowds were gathering to hear him and to be healed of their illnesses.