One verse. Three ways to understand.
FaithfulClear, modern wording
Jesus instantly felt that healing power had flowed out of him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, 'Who just touched my clothes?'
The heart of the verse
Even in a packed crowd, Jesus notices when someone reaches out for healing.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?Ask the AI Assistant
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📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, during the mid-to-late first century CE. It was written to record the ministry of Jesus, possibly based on Peter's sermons, and to offer encouragement to believers facing persecution.