Matthew 9:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-34

4. THE COMPLETENESS OF HIS HEALING POWER . (Cf. Matthew 8:1 , note.) (a) sight ( Matthew 9:27-31 ); (b) speech, though, in this case, the dumbness was the work of an evil spirit ( Matthew 9:32-34 ). Observe also in this section the reference to the effect of his work upon outsiders. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:20-22

The healing touch. This little incident inserted in the middle of the story of the ruler's child, because the event occurred on the road to the man's house, reveals Jesus as the Friend of the obscure, the miserable, the lonely. On the way to help the little daughter of a great house, Jesus is arrested and deeply interested with the faith and cure of a poor and helpless woman. I. THE WOMAN 'S FAITH . 1 . It is modest. She trembles at the idea of becoming conspicuous. In her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:20-22

The easy overflowing of the grace of Christ when in contact with faith. In introduction, point out that the form of the approach of this woman, her own idea of doing nothing beyond touching the hem of a person's garment, and her fright when she had been discovered as doing even that , were presumably due just to the fact that her disease was one that rendered her ceremonially unclean, and which forbade her to touch another person. She thought she saw her way possibly out of this by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:21

For she said within herself, If I may ; do (Revised Version). There is no thought of permission ( ἐὰν μόνον ἅψωμαι ). But touch his garment, I shall be whole; saved . The threefold σώζειν is suggestive. Observe that she is "saved" in spite of her superstition; God " pitieth the blind that would gladly see " (Hooker, 'Serm.,' 2. § 38). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:21

Faith marred by superstition. "If I may but touch his garment, I shall he whole." "The woman's touch was an ignorant and superstitious appeal to the mercifulness of Christ." As viewed By Christ, the faith shown in the touch was of much greater importance than the superstition which connected blessing with the touch. Our Lord could easily look over the superstition, and accept the faith. "She did not think of a will that seeks to bless and save, but of a physical effluence passing... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:18-26

The account contained in these verses is also recorded, with some additional circumstances, in Mark 5:22-43, and Luke 8:41-56.Matthew 9:18There came a certain ruler - Mark and Luke say that his name was Jairus, and that he was a “ruler of the synagogue;” that is, one of the elders to whom was committed the care of the synagogue.See the notes at Matthew 4:23.And worshipped him - That is, fell down before him, or expressed his respect for him by a token of profound regard. See the notes at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 9:20-22

Matthew 9:20-22. And, behold, a woman which was diseased According to the circumstances of her disease, as mentioned by Mark and Luke, it was incurable by any human power, and she herself knew it to be so, having been afflicted with it for twelve years, and tried the skill of many physicians, probably of all that were of note in the country; and having spent all that she had upon them, and yet could not be healed by any, nay, nor relieved in any measure; for, after all their endeavours... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

59. Jairus’ daughter and a woman healed (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)Back in the Jewish regions, a synagogue elder named Jairus asked Jesus to come and heal his seriously ill daughter. Seeing that the man had faith, Jesus set off for his house (Mark 5:21-24). On the way they were interrupted by a sick woman who believed that if she could only touch Jesus’ clothing she would be healed (Mark 5:25-29). Jesus knew that someone was seeking his help in this way, and did not want the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 9:21

said = kept saying. within herself. The second woman seems to have spoken to others. If I may, &c. See App-118 . The condition being quite hypothetical. whole = saved: i.e. healed. A Hebraism. Compare Psalms 42:11 ; Psalms 43:5 ; Psalms 67:2 = saving health. Not the same word as in Matthew 9:12 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 9:21

For she said within herself, If I do but touch his garment, I shall be made whole.Here again is noted that characteristic of the Scriptures which reveal what people said within themselves. In this chapter is recorded what the Pharisees said within themselves, and here is related what this woman said within herself. Other examples are those of the unjust steward and the prodigal son (Luke 15:17; 16:3). The surmise of this woman that only a touch was required to heal her was altogether correct.... read more

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