Mark 5:27
Verse
Context
The Healing Touch of Jesus
26She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse.27When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak.28For she kept saying, “If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.”
Sermons
Jim Cymbala
Philip Bennett Power
Favell Lee Mortimer
Raymond GolsworthySummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Came in the press behind - She had formed her resolution in faith, she executes it, notwithstanding her weakness, etc., with courage; and now she finds it crowned with success.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
When she had heard of Jesus, came--This was the right experiment at last. What had she "heard of Jesus?" No doubt it was His marvellous cures she had heard of; and the hearing of these, in connection with her bitter experience of the vanity of applying to any other, had been blessed to the kindling in her soul of a firm confidence that He who had so willingly wrought such cures on others was able and would not refuse to heal her also. in the press behind--shrinking, yet seeking. touched his garment--According to the ceremonial law, the touch of anyone having the disease which this woman had would have defiled the person touched. Some think that the recollection of this may account for her stealthily approaching Him in the crowd behind, and touching but the hem of His garment. But there was an instinct in the faith which brought her to Jesus, which taught her, that if that touch could set her free from the defiling disease itself, it was impossible to communicate defilement to Him, and that this wondrous Healer must be above such laws.
John Gill Bible Commentary
When she had heard of Jesus,.... Of the many miracles he had wrought, and cures he had performed, in cases as difficult and desperate as hers, or more so; and that he was now passing along the streets, came in the press behind; though she was so weak, and much enfeebled, as she must needs be, by such, and so long a disorder; yet she ventures into the crowd, which were pushing and pressing after Christ; and got up to him, behind him, being ashamed to tell her case, and desire a cure: and touched his garment; the hem or border of it, with her hand, very softly, and in a private manner, so as not to be observed by any. Christ is the sinner's last shift; he tries every one first before he comes to him; he spends all his money, strength, and time, with others, to no purpose; and finding them all to be useless and unserviceable, he applies to him, who is the only physician that can give relief in this case: like this woman, having heard of his ability to save to the uttermost those that come to him; and being encouraged by the many cures of the worst of sinners, of such who were in the most desperate condition, presses in the throng, through a great many temptations, difficulties, and discouragements thrown in the way by Satan, and its own evil heart of unbelief, and which arise from a sense of vileness and unworthiness; and in a modest and bashful manner, fearing it should be thought presumption in him, and yet persuaded it is the only way for a cure, and that it is to be had in this way, lays hold on the robe of Christ's righteousness, and the garment s of his salvation; or, in other words, thus reasons with himself: though I am such a vile, sinful, unrighteous, and impotent creature, yet surely in the Lord there is righteousness and strength, if I can but by faith lay hold thereon; though it be but in a weak way, only by a touch, and in a trembling manner; I shall be justified from all things, I could not be justified by all the works of righteousness I have been doing, and that evidentially and comfortably; and therefore I will venture and draw nigh unto him, and though he slay me I will trust in him; I will throw off my own filthy rags of righteousness; I will make mention of, and lay hold on his righteousness, and that only; he shall be my salvation. And such an one finds, as this woman afterwards did, a perfect cure, cleansing from all sin, a free and full forgiveness of it, and complete justification from it.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:27-29 The woman’s faith (5:34) convinced her that just touching Jesus’ clothing would bring healing; this took place immediately.
Mark 5:27
The Healing Touch of Jesus
26She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse.27When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak.28For she kept saying, “If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.”
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Do You Need a Miracle?
By Jim Cymbala8.2K25:16MiraclesGEN 32:26JER 33:3MAT 6:33MAT 7:7MRK 5:27MRK 5:30ACT 17:27In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing a supernatural work from God in our hearts and souls. He encourages the congregation to believe in the possibility of miracles and expresses his desire for God to perform miracles in the building. The preacher then analyzes the story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5, highlighting her desperation and faith in touching Jesus to receive her miracle. He emphasizes the need to come to Jesus with our hearts and explains that physical proximity is not necessary for this encounter.
The Feet of Jesus-the Place for Personal Ministration
By Philip Bennett Power0PSA 56:8MAT 25:40MRK 5:27LUK 7:37JHN 13:14Philip Bennett Power preaches on the profound act of love and service displayed by a sinful woman towards Jesus, emphasizing the deep reasons behind God's unexpected revelation of His Son in humility before glory. The sermon delves into the significance of Christ's human nature in enabling our communion with Him, the importance of offering our feelings and infirmities to Jesus, and the encouragement to aim for the highest form of service driven by love. It highlights the perfection and energy found in the woman's ministry to Jesus' feet, urging believers to seek personal happiness and refreshment in serving Christ and His people.
Luke 8:40-48. Christ Heals the Woman Who Touched Him in the Throng.
By Favell Lee Mortimer0MAT 8:34MRK 5:22MRK 5:27ROM 10:10REV 12:11Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the contrasting responses to Jesus - while some reject Him, others eagerly receive Him. Just like the ruler who humbly sought Jesus' help for his child, we are encouraged to approach Jesus with faith and expectation in our times of distress. The story of the woman with the issue of blood teaches us about the power of true faith, even in our weaknesses and ignorance. Jesus not only heals but desires public acknowledgment of His work in our lives, leading us to confess our gratitude and share our testimonies of redemption with others.
As Many as Touched Him Were Made Whole
By Raymond Golsworthy0PSA 103:2MAT 7:9MRK 5:27MRK 6:56ACT 5:42ROM 1:162CO 5:17GAL 1:15EPH 2:8Raymond Golsworthy emphasizes the importance of touching Christ to experience His saving power, using examples from the Bible to illustrate how faith and personal connection with Jesus are essential for spiritual wholeness. He highlights the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment and was healed, emphasizing the significance of a personal encounter with Christ. Golsworthy urges Christian workers to present Jesus as a real, living Person who is mighty to save, rather than focusing on themselves or theological knowledge. He warns against projecting self instead of Christ, stressing the need to preach Jesus Christ as the central focus of the Gospel.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Came in the press behind - She had formed her resolution in faith, she executes it, notwithstanding her weakness, etc., with courage; and now she finds it crowned with success.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
When she had heard of Jesus, came--This was the right experiment at last. What had she "heard of Jesus?" No doubt it was His marvellous cures she had heard of; and the hearing of these, in connection with her bitter experience of the vanity of applying to any other, had been blessed to the kindling in her soul of a firm confidence that He who had so willingly wrought such cures on others was able and would not refuse to heal her also. in the press behind--shrinking, yet seeking. touched his garment--According to the ceremonial law, the touch of anyone having the disease which this woman had would have defiled the person touched. Some think that the recollection of this may account for her stealthily approaching Him in the crowd behind, and touching but the hem of His garment. But there was an instinct in the faith which brought her to Jesus, which taught her, that if that touch could set her free from the defiling disease itself, it was impossible to communicate defilement to Him, and that this wondrous Healer must be above such laws.
John Gill Bible Commentary
When she had heard of Jesus,.... Of the many miracles he had wrought, and cures he had performed, in cases as difficult and desperate as hers, or more so; and that he was now passing along the streets, came in the press behind; though she was so weak, and much enfeebled, as she must needs be, by such, and so long a disorder; yet she ventures into the crowd, which were pushing and pressing after Christ; and got up to him, behind him, being ashamed to tell her case, and desire a cure: and touched his garment; the hem or border of it, with her hand, very softly, and in a private manner, so as not to be observed by any. Christ is the sinner's last shift; he tries every one first before he comes to him; he spends all his money, strength, and time, with others, to no purpose; and finding them all to be useless and unserviceable, he applies to him, who is the only physician that can give relief in this case: like this woman, having heard of his ability to save to the uttermost those that come to him; and being encouraged by the many cures of the worst of sinners, of such who were in the most desperate condition, presses in the throng, through a great many temptations, difficulties, and discouragements thrown in the way by Satan, and its own evil heart of unbelief, and which arise from a sense of vileness and unworthiness; and in a modest and bashful manner, fearing it should be thought presumption in him, and yet persuaded it is the only way for a cure, and that it is to be had in this way, lays hold on the robe of Christ's righteousness, and the garment s of his salvation; or, in other words, thus reasons with himself: though I am such a vile, sinful, unrighteous, and impotent creature, yet surely in the Lord there is righteousness and strength, if I can but by faith lay hold thereon; though it be but in a weak way, only by a touch, and in a trembling manner; I shall be justified from all things, I could not be justified by all the works of righteousness I have been doing, and that evidentially and comfortably; and therefore I will venture and draw nigh unto him, and though he slay me I will trust in him; I will throw off my own filthy rags of righteousness; I will make mention of, and lay hold on his righteousness, and that only; he shall be my salvation. And such an one finds, as this woman afterwards did, a perfect cure, cleansing from all sin, a free and full forgiveness of it, and complete justification from it.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:27-29 The woman’s faith (5:34) convinced her that just touching Jesus’ clothing would bring healing; this took place immediately.