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Faith Comes by Hearing
Commentators highlight that the woman's journey began when she "heard the things concerning Jesus." Her faith was not a blind leap but was founded on the reports of His power. This hearing led to believing, which propelled her to act, pushing through a crowd despite her weakness and shame to reach the only one who could truly help.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 5:27
18th Century
Theologian
Came in the press behind. In the crowd that pressed upon him. This was done to avoid being noticed. It was an act of faith.
She was…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 5:25–28
19th Century
Preacher
Which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bett…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 5:27
The woman’s hearing about Jesus’ healings and her belief that he could help her led her to come to him. She possibly also shared the superstition, …
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John Gill
On Mark 5:27
17th Century
Pastor
When she had heard of Jesus
Of the many miracles he had wrought, and cures he had performed, in cases as difficult a…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 5:21–34
17th Century
Minister
A despised gospel will go where it will be better received. One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly pleaded with Christ for a little daughter, a…