36 and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.
36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
36 and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.
36 who asked for permission to touch the edge of his coat. And whoever touched him was healed.
36 and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.
36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 14:36
Commentary on Matthew 14:34-36
(Read Matthew 14:34-36)
Whithersoever Christ went, he was doing good. They brought unto him all that were diseased. They came humbly beseeching him to help them. The experiences of others may direct and encourage us in seeking for Christ. As many as touched, were made perfectly whole. Those whom Christ heals, he heals perfectly. Were men more acquainted with Christ, and with the diseased state of their souls, they would flock to receive his healing influences. The healing virtue was not in the finger, but in their faith; or rather, it was in Christ, whom their faith took hold upon.