and had spent on doctors all she had, but none of them had
been able to cure her--
008:044 came close behind Him and touched the tassel of His robe;
and instantly her flow of blood stopped.
008:045 "Who is it touched me?" Jesus asked. And when all denied
having done so, Peter and the rest said, "Rabbi, the crowds
are hemming you in and pressing on you."
008:046 "Some one has touched me," Jesus replied, "for I feel that power
has gone out from me."
008:047 Then the woman, perceiving that she had not escaped notice,
came trembling, and throwing herself down at His feet she
stated before all the people the reason why she had touched
Him and how she was instantly cured.
008:048 "Daughter," said He, "your faith has cured you; go, and be at peace."
008:049 While He was still speaking, some one came to the Warden of
the Synagogue from his house and said, "Your daughter is dead;
trouble the Rabbi no further."
008:050 Jesus heard the words and said to him, "Have no fear.
Only believe, and she shall be restored to life."
008:051 So He came to the house, but allowed no one to go in with Him
but Peter and John and James and the girl's father and mother.
008:052 The people were all weeping aloud and beating their breasts for her;
but He said, "Leave off wailing; for she is not dead, but asleep."
008:053 And they jeered at Him, knowing that she was dead.
008:054 He, however, took her by the hand and called aloud, "Child, awake!"
008:055 And her spirit returned, and instantly she stood up;
and He directed them to give her some food.
008:056 Her parents were astounded; but He forbad them to mention
the matter to any one.
009:001 Then calling the Twelve together He conferred on them power