21At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. 22So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosyThe Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.
23Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”