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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"But wherefore," one may say, "was not the leper commended, who showed forth things greater than these?" For he did not so much as say, "speak the word," but what was far more, "be willing only," which is what the prophet saith concerning the Father, "He hath done whatsoever He pleased." But he also was commended. …
Western Saints
Jerome
And Jesus said to him: See that you tell no one. And in truth, why was it necessary that he boast in speech, which he excelled in bodily? 44 But go, show yourself to the priests and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them. He sends him to the priests for various reasons. First, out of humility, so that he may seem to defer honor to the priests. For it was commanded by the law that those who had been cleansed from leprosy should offer gifts to the priests. …
Hilary of Poitiers
Or that this healing might be sought rather than offered, therefore silence is enjoined. Or we may read, Which Moses commanded for a testimony; inasmuch as what Moses commanded in the Law is a testimony, not an effect.
Thomas Aquinas
And he said to him. Here he instructs him, for it would not be enough, if he cured him without instructing him: "I will instruct you and teach you" (Ps 32:9). First, he enjoins silence, see that you say nothing to anyone. Chrysostom: "Because he knew that the Jews interpreted his actions maliciously, he told him to say nothing to anyone. Or, another way: He said this as an example, for above he had taught us to hide good works; therefore, he sets the example that no one should glory in good works. But go, show yourself to the priest. …
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