Matthew 9:22KJV
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.
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That’s an important question, because people who are sick are sometimes blamed without any biblical basis.
Matthew 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.”
The passage tells us that the woman had been suffering from bleeding for many years. It doesn’t say she was sick because she had sinned, or that Jesus healed her after she confessed a sin. So it wouldn’t be right to conclude that her illness was punishment for a personal sin.
In sound doctrine, illness by itself doesn’t prove that a person has sinned. Jesus points to her faith and responds with compassion: He calls her “Daughter,” treats her with dignity, and heals her. In this account, “you are healed” refers to her physical healing; the verse doesn’t say that some particular guilt caused her condition.
The spiritual lesson is that we can approach Jesus with confidence in the midst of suffering. Faith isn’t a formula that guarantees every illness will go away; here, the text describes a particular healing and shows Jesus’ compassion for a woman who had suffered for a long time.
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What is the point of fasting?
AI guide In the Christian life, fasting usually means going without food for a time to seek God with greater focus. It can go along with prayer, express humility or sorrow, and help turn the heart toward God. It isn’t a way to earn his love or force him to respond. In Matthew 9:14, John’s disciples ask why they and the Pharisees fast, while Jesus’ disciples do not. This shows that fasting was important in their religious practice; in the surrounding context, Jesus explains that timing matters too. So fasting isn’t a rule for measuring who has more faith: what matters is seeking God sincerely. If you decide to fast, do so carefully and with a purpose of prayer. If you have a medical condition, take medication, or are pregnant, consult a professional before going without food. I thank God that you can draw near to him honestly, whether you fast or not. What got you wondering about fasting? Read the answer
In the Christian life, fasting usually means going without food for a time to seek God with greater focus. It can go along with prayer, express humility or sorrow, and help turn the heart toward God. It isn’t a way to earn his love or force him to respond.
In Matthew 9:14, John’s disciples ask why they and the Pharisees fast, while Jesus’ disciples do not. This shows that fasting was important in their religious practice; in the surrounding context, Jesus explains that timing matters too. So fasting isn’t a rule for measuring who has more faith: what matters is seeking God sincerely.
If you decide to fast, do so carefully and with a purpose of prayer. If you have a medical condition, take medication, or are pregnant, consult a professional before going without food. I thank God that you can draw near to him honestly, whether you fast or not. What got you wondering about fasting?
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but then, if i want to explain this verse, what could i say? it talks about...
AI guide You could explain it this way: “This passage is about a woman who comes to Jesus in faith while she is suffering. Jesus sees her, speaks to her gently, and encourages her. By calling her his daughter, he also shows her affection and dignity. The account says she was healed at that moment.” As an application, you could add: “It reminds us that we can come to Jesus with confidence and that he sees those who suffer.” That doesn’t mean everyone who has faith will be healed right away; the passage tells what happened to this woman. Thank God, Jesus saw her and treated her with compassion. Are you going to explain it in a class, a sermon, or a conversation? Read the answer
You could explain it this way:
“This passage is about a woman who comes to Jesus in faith while she is suffering. Jesus sees her, speaks to her gently, and encourages her. By calling her his daughter, he also shows her affection and dignity. The account says she was healed at that moment.”
As an application, you could add: “It reminds us that we can come to Jesus with confidence and that he sees those who suffer.” That doesn’t mean everyone who has faith will be healed right away; the passage tells what happened to this woman. Thank God, Jesus saw her and treated her with compassion.
Are you going to explain it in a class, a sermon, or a conversation?
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so, does this mean that if you trust God and have faith, like when you ask him for something, he’ll give it to you? maybe not right away, but he’ll be with you
AI guide Yes, you’re picking up on something important: we can ask God in faith and trust that he hears us and stays by our side. But Matthew 9:22 describes one particular healing; it doesn’t mean God will grant every request just as we make it or when we expect. Faith doesn’t guarantee a specific outcome; it means trusting God even if the answer is different or takes time. So you can ask with confidence and also tell him honestly what’s troubling you. God can work in unexpected ways, and your worth and his care don’t depend on receiving exactly what you asked for. Thank God, you don’t have to go through the wait alone. Is there something specific you’re asking him for right now? Read the answer
Yes, you’re picking up on something important: we can ask God in faith and trust that he hears us and stays by our side. But Matthew 9:22 describes one particular healing; it doesn’t mean God will grant every request just as we make it or when we expect. Faith doesn’t guarantee a specific outcome; it means trusting God even if the answer is different or takes time.
So you can ask with confidence and also tell him honestly what’s troubling you. God can work in unexpected ways, and your worth and his care don’t depend on receiving exactly what you asked for. Thank God, you don’t have to go through the wait alone. Is there something specific you’re asking him for right now?
Ask how this applies to your situation