John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 9:21
21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. Ver. 21. If I may but touch his garment ] This was a glorious faith of hers, and not much inferior to that of the centurion. Let us in like sort, when we feel the bloody flux of natural filth issuing out at our eyes, mouths, hands, and other parts, repair to Christ, and touch him by faith; so shall we feel that there goes a virtue out from him, to heal the soul. As fishes, when they are hurt, heal themselves... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 9:20-22
Matthew 9:20-22And touched the hem of His garment.Touching JesusI. How many evils sin hath brought into the world.II. We are too much disposed to seek human help instead of going directly to God.III. However deep-seated and desperate the condition of the soul’s health, the Saviour can help us.IV. The secrecy with which the afflicted woman sought help of Jesus.V. The impression which the suffering woman had formed of Jesus. (J. H. Norton.)Christ the HealerThe sinner and the Saviour.I. The way in... read more