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The Disciples' Confusion
Commentators note the disciples' astonishment at Jesus's question. From their perspective, in a massive, crushing crowd, asking "who touched me?" seemed illogical and unnecessary. Their reaction, which some scholars describe as almost impatient or dismissive, highlights the vast difference between a purely human viewpoint and divine, spiritual awareness.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 5:31
Thronging thee (συνθλιβοντα σε). See verse 24. The disciples were amazed at the sensitiveness of Jesus to the touch of the crowd. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 5:29–31
19th Century
Preacher
They spoke too fast, as we also sometimes do; it would have been well if they had said nothing which looked like questioning their Master's word.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 5:31
Jesus too was aware that something had happened to him. Healing energy had gone out of him for someone’s benefit, and he insisted on knowing who it…
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John Gill
On Mark 5:31
17th Century
Pastor
And his disciples said to him
Peter, and they who were with him; after the crowd who were about him denied that any …
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…