And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus calls her "Daughter," a term of deep endearment, and emphasizes that her faith, not her stealthy touch, was the active agent in her healing. He dismisses any notion of a superstitious act and offers her a complete restoration: not just physical health, but a profound peace to carry forward.
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus is on his way to heal Jairus's daughter, but a desperate woman who has suffered from a hemorrhage for years secretly touches his cloak, believing it will make her well. He immediately feels power go out from him, stops, and asks who touched him, drawing her out of her discreet act into a public acknowledgment. Jesus then reassures her with these words, affirming that her faith, not just his power, was the key to her healing.
Jesus didn't just heal this woman physically; His words brought a profound sense of peace and validation. Discover the tender way Jesus addressed her.
Jesus' response to the woman who touched His cloak is incredibly tender. He calls her 'Daughter,' a term of endearment and profound respect, which, according to some scholars, He only used this one time to a woman. This isn't just a casual greeting; it's a declaration of her beloved status in God's family. He also reassures her, 'be of good comfort.' This contrasts sharply with her previous fear and secrecy surrounding her illness. Jesus brings her into the light with grace and compassion, showing that true healing involves emotional and spiritual restoration, not just physical recovery.
Her physical healing was instantaneous, but Jesus points to something deeper. What was the true source of her restoration?
Jesus explicitly states, 'your faith has made you well.' This highlights that it wasn't the physical touch on His cloak that initiated the healing, but the woman's profound faith that propelled her to seek Jesus and believe in His power. Her faith wasn't just a passive hope; it was an active trust that moved her to act, even in secret and fear. Jesus affirms that her belief in Him and His ability to heal was the critical factor. This wasn't a 'stolen blessing,' as some might think, but a bold act of faith that Jesus honors and deepens.
Jesus' final words to the woman are 'go in peace.' What does this profound blessing mean for us today?
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Jesus doesn't just send the woman away with physical health; He gives her 'peace.' This peace goes beyond the absence of turmoil. In the biblical context, 'peace' (shalom) signifies wholeness, well-being, and flourishing. It's a deep sense of divine security and restoration. After years of suffering and isolation, Jesus offers her not just a cure, but a complete restoration of her life, marked by His presence and blessing. This 'peace' is a hallmark of His kingdom – bringing not just relief but lasting well-being.
Understand the original words
pistis · Greek Noun
A profound spiritual trust, reliance, and commitment to God or Christ, which is the instrument through which individuals receive salvation or divine blessings.
shalom · Hebrew Noun
A traditional Hebrew greeting (Shalom) that signifies not merely the absence of conflict, but complete wholeness, prosperity, and well-being in a right relationship with God.
The urgency of Jairus' plea for his daughter is momentarily interrupted by the discreet faith of a suffering woman. Jesus' response highlights his compassion and the power of faith, even when expressed in quiet desperation.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus' Ministry in Galilee
Jesus travels throughout Galilee, teaching, healing, and gathering disciples, drawing large crowds who are eager to hear his message and experience his miracles.
Early 1st century AD
Crowds Follow Jesus
Jesus' fame spreads, and he often finds himself surrounded by large, pressing crowds. This creates both opportunities for ministry and logistical challenges.
Early 1st century AD
Jairus Seeks Jesus
Jairus, a respected leader of a local synagogue, desperately seeks out Jesus to heal his dying daughter, demonstrating the depth of his faith and desperation.
Early 1st century AD— this verse
The Woman Touches Jesus' Cloak
While on the way to Jairus' house, a woman who had been suffering for years from bleeding secretly touches the fringe of Jesus' cloak, believing it will heal her.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus Heals the Woman
Jesus immediately feels power go out from him and stops to identify the woman. He speaks to her kindly, affirming her faith and sending her away in peace.
This passage recounts the same event from a different Gospel, highlighting Jesus' compassion and the woman's immediate healing.
Matthew 9:22Similar to the Mark account, this Gospel also records Jesus' affirmation of the woman's faith and her restoration.
Luke 7:50In another instance, Jesus similarly tells a woman who showed great faith, 'Your faith has made you well; go in peace,' demonstrating a consistent pattern of affirming faith leading to peace.
Hebrews 11:6This verse underscores the fundamental principle that without faith, it is impossible to please God, directly supporting Jesus' statement that the woman's faith was the catalyst for her healing.
Romans 5:1The concept of 'going in peace' directly parallels the New Testament teaching that through faith in Christ, we have peace with God, showing the spiritual dimension of Jesus' words.
gillLuke 8:48: "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
And he said unto her, daughter,.... Instead of frowning upon her, and chiding her for what she had done, he addressed her in a very affable and affectionate manner; bidding her be of good comfort; and not be afraid; this clause is left out in the Vulgate Latin version, as in Mark 5:34 but is in the copies, and other versions: thy faith hath made thee whole, go peace; See Gill on Matthew…
ellicottLuke 8:48: "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
(48) Go in peace. —See Note on Luke 7:50 .
Jesus calls her "Daughter," a term of deep endearment, and emphasizes that her faith, not her stealthy touch, was the active agent in her healing. He dismisses any notion of a superstitious act and offers her a complete restoration: not just physical health, but a profound peace to carry forward.
Jesus is on his way to heal Jairus's daughter, but a desperate woman who has suffered from a hemorrhage for years secretly touches his cloak, believing it will make her well. He immediately feels power go out from him, stops, and asks who touched him, drawing her out of her discreet act into a public acknowledgment. Jesus then reassures her with these words, affirming that her faith, not just his power, was the key to her healing.
Jesus is on his way to heal Jairus's daughter, but a desperate woman who has suffered from a hemorrhage for years secretly touches his cloak, believing it will make her well. He immediately feels power go out from him, stops, and asks who touched him, drawing her out of her discreet act into a public acknowledgment. Jesus then reassures her with these words, affirming that her faith, not just his power, was the key to her healing.
"And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”" — Jesus calls her "Daughter," a term of deep endearment, and emphasizes that her faith, not her stealthy touch, was the active agent in her healing. He dismisses any notion of a superstitious act and…
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