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A Purposeful Gaze
Commentators note that Jesus' 'looking around' was not a casual glance but a deliberate, continued search. He wasn't trying to identify a thief or scold someone. Instead, scholars explain that Jesus sought a personal encounter to affirm the woman and clarify the nature of her healing.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 5:32
And he looked round about (κα περιεβλεπετο). Imperfect middle indicative. He kept looking around to find out. The answer of Jesus …
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 5:32
19th Century
Bishop
He looked round about.—The tense of the Greek verb implies a continued looking.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 5:32–33
19th Century
Preacher
The miracle had been worked in her, yet she was fearing and trembling because she perceived the imperfection of her way of approaching the Saviour.…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 5:32
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…
John Gill
On Mark 5:32
17th Century
Pastor
And he looked round about
The press and throng of people, on every side of him; though he knew very well where she s…
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…