Mark 5:34
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus doesn't just tell her she's healed; he invites her to "go into peace." This isn't merely wishing her well, but a commissioning to live in the reality of that peace, a state of being now set free from both her physical ailment and the fear that accompanied it. Her faith didn't just trigger healing; it was the pathway into a restored life.
Jesus is in the midst of a desperate plea from Jairus, a synagogue leader, whose daughter is dying, when a woman who has been ill for 12 years secretly touches Jesus' cloak. She is instantly healed and, though Jesus asks who touched Him, she eventually comes forward trembling to confess. This verse is Jesus' tender response to her, confirming her healing and peace right as Jesus is needed for Jairus's daughter.
This woman didn't even speak to Jesus directly. She acted in faith, driven by a deep conviction. What does that say about how we can approach God?
Imagine this woman's desperation. Twelve years of suffering, all her money gone, and no relief. When she heard about Jesus, something clicked. She didn't need a formal invitation or a public plea. Her inner dialogue, 'If I can just touch his cloak, I will be made well,' reveals a faith that believed Jesus' healing power was accessible, even through a simple touch. This wasn't a loud declaration, but a quiet, determined act fueled by hope. Jesus recognized this powerful, albeit private, expression of faith, calling her 'Daughter' and affirming, 'Your faith has made you well.' This shows us that faith isn't always about grand gestures; sometimes, it's a personal, heartfelt conviction that moves us to reach out, even in silence.
Jesus didn't just heal her; He sent her away with something more profound. What is this peace, and why did He offer it?
The woman's healing was instantaneous. The moment she touched Jesus' cloak, her physical ailment ceased. But Jesus' words, 'Go in peace,' offer a deeper dimension. This wasn't just a dismissal after a transaction; it was a profound blessing. 'Go into peace' suggests entering a new state of being, a settledness that transcends her physical cure. For twelve years, her disease likely brought constant anxiety, shame, and fear. Jesus' command to 'go in peace' was an assurance that her suffering was over, her past forgiven, and her future secure in Him. It's a reminder that true well-being encompasses not just physical health but also spiritual wholeness and emotional tranquility, a peace that the world cannot give.
Understand the original words
pistis · Greek Noun
A state of total trust, reliance, and commitment to God or Jesus Christ, which serves as the instrument through which divine grace and salvation are received.
eirēnē · Greek Noun
The state of wholeness, harmony, and well-being that comes from reconciliation with God, often serving as a standard greeting and blessing in Scripture.
sōzō · Greek Verb
To be made whole, restored to health, or saved; in the Gospels, it frequently encompasses both physical healing and spiritual restoration.
hygiainō · Greek Verb
To be set free from an ailment or suffering, often by divine intervention or the power of God.
This healing occurs amidst a dramatic intertwining of two desperate needs – Jairus' plea for his dying daughter and the woman's twelve-year affliction. Jesus' gentle interaction with the woman, even after the urgent news about Jairus' daughter, highlights His compassion and the profound significance of her faith, showing that no cry for help is too small or too insignificant for His attention.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus' Ministry in Galilee
Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, teaching, healing, and calling disciples. His fame spread widely, drawing large crowds.
Early 1st century AD
Jairus' Daughter Is Sick
Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, learns his beloved daughter is gravely ill and likely dying.
Early 1st century AD
Woman's Twelve-Year Illness
A woman suffers from a chronic and debilitating hemorrhage for twelve years, having spent all her resources on physicians without relief.
Early 1st century AD
Jairus Seeks Jesus
Jairus finds Jesus and humbly pleads with Him to come to his home and heal his daughter.
Jesus says a similar phrase, 'Take courage, daughter; your faith has made you well,' highlighting the direct link between faith and healing in His ministry.
Luke 8:48Luke records Jesus speaking to the woman with the issue of blood, 'Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace,' echoing the same tender affirmation and connecting it to her specific affliction.
Romans 10:17This verse explains that faith comes by hearing the word of God, providing a theological foundation for how the woman's faith, sparked by hearing about Jesus, could lead to healing.
Philippians 4:7The promise of 'the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding' directly parallels Jesus' command to 'go in peace,' showing that true peace is a divine gift that guards our hearts and minds.
Hebrews 11:1This passage defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen, which perfectly captures the woman's courageous act of touching Jesus' cloak despite her prolonged suffering.
pooleMark 5:34: "And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague."
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calvinMark 5:22-34: "And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,"
- While he was speaking these things to them, a certain ruler came, and worshipped him, [526] saying, My daughter is now dead; but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she will live. 19. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and likewise his disciples, 20. And, lo, a woman, who had been afflicted with a bloody flux for twelve years came behind him, and touched th…
Jesus doesn't just tell her she's healed; he invites her to "go into peace." This isn't merely wishing her well, but a commissioning to live in the reality of that peace, a state of being now set free from both her physical ailment and the fear that accompanied it. Her faith didn't just trigger healing; it was the pathway into a restored life.
Jesus is in the midst of a desperate plea from Jairus, a synagogue leader, whose daughter is dying, when a woman who has been ill for 12 years secretly touches Jesus' cloak. She is instantly healed and, though Jesus asks who touched Him, she eventually comes forward trembling to confess. This verse is Jesus' tender response to her, confirming her healing and peace right as Jesus is needed for Jairus's daughter.
Jesus is in the midst of a desperate plea from Jairus, a synagogue leader, whose daughter is dying, when a woman who has been ill for 12 years secretly touches Jesus' cloak. She is instantly healed and, though Jesus asks who touched Him, she eventually comes forward trembling to confess. This verse is Jesus' tender response to her, confirming her healing and peace right as Jesus is needed for Jairus's daughter.
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The Woman Touches Jesus' Garment
While Jesus is on His way to Jairus' house, the ailing woman pushes through the crowd and touches the fringe of Jesus' cloak, believing she will be healed.
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Jesus Heals the Woman
Jesus immediately perceives that power has gone out from Him and asks who touched Him. The woman, trembling, confesses, and Jesus declares her faith has made her well, sending her in peace.
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News of Daughter's Death
Messengers arrive from Jairus' home with the devastating news that his daughter has died.
"And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”" — Jesus doesn't just tell her she's healed; he invites her to "go into peace." This isn't merely wishing her well, but a commissioning to live in the reality of that peace, a state of being now set f…
