Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well.
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Jesus doesn't just heal the woman; he publicly acknowledges her faith, transforming a moment of hidden desperation into a declared victory. By calling her "daughter," he not only tenderly validates her healing but also elevates her status from an outcast to a beloved child, all by the power of her trust in Him.
Jesus is on his way to heal a synagogue ruler's dying daughter when a desperate woman, suffering from a chronic hemorrhage for twelve years, secretly touches the hem of his garment. She believed this simple act would heal her, and instantly, she felt herself made well, though Jesus felt power go out from him and asked who had touched him. Jesus's response to her, commending her faith, occurs within this immediate context of her healing and the ongoing journey to the ruler's home.
Have you ever felt overlooked, especially when you're hurting? Jesus' response here is a masterclass in compassion.
Even in the midst of a crowd and a pressing situation with Jairus, Jesus stops. He turns and sees this woman who had secretly reached out. This isn't just a casual glance; it's a deliberate act of recognition. He calls her 'daughter,' a term of deep affection and belonging, not a label for her condition. He doesn't shame her for her secret touch or the previous impurity her condition implied. Instead, He offers comfort and validation.
This woman acted on a desperate, whispered hope. What can we learn from her bold, yet hidden, act of faith?
The woman believed that even an indirect touch of Jesus' clothing would bring healing. This wasn't just a superstitious act; it was faith rooted in a desperate need and a profound belief in Jesus' power. Jesus affirms that 'your faith has made you well.' This highlights that while Jesus is the source of power, her faith was the instrument through which she received the healing. It was her act of reaching out, believing in His ability to heal her, that connected her to His restorative power.
Twelve years of suffering vanish in an instant. What does this immediate transformation tell us about God's power?
The verse declares, 'And the woman was made whole from that hour.' This speaks to the completeness and instantaneous nature of Jesus' healing. It wasn't a gradual process but an immediate restoration. This points to the absolute sufficiency of Jesus' power. Her long-standing affliction, which had likely drained her physically, emotionally, and financially, was instantly overcome. This is a powerful reminder that Jesus is not limited by time, duration, or severity of illness. His touch brings immediate and complete restoration.
Understand the original words
tharseō · Greek Verb
A biblical imperative used to comfort and encourage someone in the face of fear, suffering, or uncertainty. It conveys the command to have courage, be of good cheer, or remain confident because God is present and active.
pistis · Greek Noun
A profound, relational term signifying personal belief, trust, and reliance upon God. In this context, it is the active channel through which an individual receives the grace and power of God for restoration.
This event occurs while Jesus is en route to heal the daughter of Jairus, a synagogue ruler. The healing of the persistent woman demonstrates Jesus's compassion and the power inherent in faith, even when expressed imperfectly, offering a crucial moment of encouragement amidst the developing crisis at Jairus's home.
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Early 1st century AD
Jairus seeks Jesus for his daughter
Jairus, a synagogue ruler, finds Jesus and pleads with Him to come heal his dying daughter.
Early 1st century AD— this verse
Woman touches Jesus' cloak
While Jesus is on His way to Jairus's house, a woman who has suffered from a hemorrhage for twelve years touches the hem of His garment, believing it will heal her.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus addresses the woman
Jesus stops, turns, and speaks to the woman, affirming her faith and declaring her healed.
This passage mirrors Jesus' words, 'Go in peace,' directly linking the concept of peace and completeness to the woman's faith-led healing.
Luke 8:48Luke's account emphasizes that Jesus perceived the woman's touch of faith and directly states, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you,' reinforcing the centrality of faith in receiving God's power.
Hebrews 11:1This verse defines faith as 'the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen,' providing theological depth to the woman's unseen yet powerful act of believing in Jesus' healing power.
Matthew 15:28In this parallel account, Jesus declares to a Canaanite woman, 'Woman, great is your faith!' showing that Jesus consistently acknowledges and commends profound faith, even when expressed in unconventional ways.
Romans 10:17This verse states that 'faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ,' underscoring that the woman's faith was likely rooted in what she had heard about Jesus, connecting her personal experience to the broader spread of the Gospel.
barnesMatthew 9:22: "But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour."
But Jesus tutored him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort - Jesus silenced her fears, commended her faith, and sent her away in peace. He used an endearing appellation, calling her "daughter," a word of tenderness and affection, and dismissed her who had been twelve long and tedious year…
pulpitMatthew 9:22: "But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour."
Verse 22 - But Jesus turned him about. The order of the words shows that the thought centres, not on the action, but on the Person. It marks the transition of the narrative from the woman to Christ. Further, "to understand the greatness of Jesus' love, consider how a Pharisee might have treated one ceremonially so un…
Jesus doesn't just heal the woman; he publicly acknowledges her faith, transforming a moment of hidden desperation into a declared victory. By calling her "daughter," he not only tenderly validates her healing but also elevates her status from an outcast to a beloved child, all by the power of her trust in Him.
Jesus is on his way to heal a synagogue ruler's dying daughter when a desperate woman, suffering from a chronic hemorrhage for twelve years, secretly touches the hem of his garment. She believed this simple act would heal her, and instantly, she felt herself made well, though Jesus felt power go out from him and asked who had touched him. Jesus's response to her, commending her faith, occurs within this immediate context of her healing and the ongoing journey to the ruler's home.
Jesus is on his way to heal a synagogue ruler's dying daughter when a desperate woman, suffering from a chronic hemorrhage for twelve years, secretly touches the hem of his garment. She believed this simple act would heal her, and instantly, she felt herself made well, though Jesus felt power go out from him and asked who had touched him. Jesus's response to her, commending her faith, occurs within this immediate context of her healing and the ongoing journey to the ruler's home.
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"Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well." — Jesus doesn't just heal the woman; he publicly acknowledges her faith, transforming a moment of hidden desperation into a declared victory. By calling her "daughter," he not only tenderly validates h…
