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Matthew 9:20 — Meaning and Application
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" And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: "
Matthew 9:20
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While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
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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Matthew 9:1
"And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city."
Matthew 9:2
"And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."
Matthew 9:3
"And some of the scribes said among themselves, This man has no respect for God."
Matthew 9:3
"And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth."
Matthew 9:4
"And Jesus, having knowledge of what was in their minds, said, Why are your thoughts evil?"
Matthew 9:4
"And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?"
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