Mark 5:27

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 5:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “having heard the things concerning Jesus, came in the crowd behind, and touched his garment.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

having heard the things concerning Jesus, came in the crowd behind, and touched his garment.
Mark 5:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27having heard the things concerning Jesus, came in the crowd behind, and touched his garment.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“When she had heard of Jesus, etc..] 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…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the account of the raising of Jairus’ daughter, and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, fully explained in the notes at Matthew 9:18-26. Mark 5:23 Lieth at the point of death - Is dying; in the last agonies. Mark 5:26 Had suffered many things - Had resorted to many things painful, by the direction of the physicians, in order to be healed. Mark 5:27 Came in the press behind - In the crowd that pressed upon him. This was done to avoid being noticed. It was an act of faith. She was full of confidence that Jesus was able to heal, but she trembled on account of her conscious unworthiness, thus illustrating the humility and confidence of a sinner coming to God for pardon and life.…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern 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.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“touched: Mar 6:56; Kg2 13:21; Mat 14:36; Act 5:15, Act 19:12 Mark 5:29”
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