For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
Jesus had healed so many people that everyone dealing with sickness was literally pushing through crowds just to get close enough to touch him.
When word gets out that someone can actually heal, people will do whatever it takes to reach them.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Mark 3:10, Jesus was in the early stages of his public ministry in Galilee, where he performed numerous healings that drew large crowds seeking relief from their ailments. This verse reflects the desperation for physical and spiritual healing in a society under Roman occupation, where people with diseases saw Jesus as a source of miraculous power. It highlights the growing popularity of Jesus amid religious tensions with Jewish leaders who opposed his actions on the Sabbath.
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