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having heard the things concerning Jesus, came up behind him in the crowd, and touched his clothes.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Baptist
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…
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When she had heard of Jesus Of the many miracles he had wrought, and cures he had performed, in cases as difficult a…
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…
