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Behold, a woman, who had an issue of blood for twelve years, came behind him, and touched the tassels of his garment;

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Imperfect Faith is Enough

Commentators consistently note that the woman's faith was mixed with superstition and ignorance. She thought healing could be 'stolen' by a secret touch. Yet, Jesus didn't rebuke her for her flawed understanding; He commended her faith. This shows that God graciously accepts even weak or imperfect faith when it is directed toward Jesus as the source of healing and salvation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Matthew 9:20

18th Century

Theologian

And behold a woman, etc. This disease was considered unclean by the Jews (Leviticus 15:25), and she was unwilling to approach …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Matthew 9:20

The border of his garment (του κρασπεδου του ιματιου). The hem or fringe of a garment, a tassel or tuft hanging from the edge of t…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 9:13–22

19th Century

Preacher

For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, "Why do we and the Pharis…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 9:20

The nature of the woman’s hemorrhage is probably chronic bleeding from the womb, making her perpetually unclean (cf. Leviticus 15:25–33)…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Matthew 9:20

16th Century

Theologian

And, behold, a woman who had been afflicted with a bloody flux. For twelve successive years the bloody flux had lasted, …

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 9:20

17th Century

Pastor

And behold a woman who was diseased .
&c.] This affair happened in the streets of Capernaum, as Christ was going fro…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Matthew 9:18–26

17th Century

Minister

The death of our relatives should drive us to Christ, who is our life. And it is a high honor for the greatest rulers to serve the Lord Jesus; and …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

On Matthew 9:18–26

13th Century

Philosopher

The Evangelist has related the miracles by which remedies were applied against the dangers of sin; here, he relates those miracles by which remedie…