26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse.
26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
26 and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.
26 a long succession of physicians had treated her, and treated her badly, taking all her money and leaving her worse off than before -
26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse.
26 She had suffered a great deal from many doctors, and over the years she had spent everything she had to pay them, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 5:26
Commentary on Mark 5:21-34
(Read Mark 5:21-34)
A despised gospel will go where it will be better received. One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly besought Christ for a little daughter, about twelve years old, who was dying. Another cure was wrought by the way. We should do good, not only when in the house, but when we walk by the way, Deuteronomy 6:7. It is common with people not to apply to Christ till they have tried in vain all other helpers, and find them, as certainly they will, physicians of no value. Some run to diversions and gay company; others plunge into business, or even into intemperance; others go about to establish their own righteousness, or torment themselves by vain superstitions. Many perish in these ways; but none will ever find rest to the soul by such devices; while those whom Christ heals of the disease of sin, find in themselves an entire change for the better. As secret acts of sin, so secret acts of faith, are known to the Lord Jesus. The woman told all the truth. It is the will of Christ that his people should be comforted, and he has power to command comfort to troubled spirits. The more simply we depend on Him, and expect great things from him, the more we shall find in ourselves that he is become our salvation. Those who, by faith, are healed of their spiritual diseases, have reason to go in peace.