KJV ORIGINAL
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His disciples were like, 'Are you serious right now? Look around, there's a whole crowd of people pressed up against you, and you're asking who touched you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the obvious question is actually the most important one to ask.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is traveling through a crowded area on his way to heal the daughter of a synagogue leader named Jairus. A woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years touches Jesus' cloak in faith, believing she will be healed. The disciples respond to Jesus' question about who touched him by pointing out the obvious crowd pressing around him.
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