His disciples answered, “You can see the crowd pressing in on You, and yet You ask, ‘Who touched Me?’”
Parallel translations
- WEB His disciples said to him, “You see the multitude pressing against you, and you say, ‘Who touched me?’”
- KJV And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
- NKJV But His disciples said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ”
- NASB And His disciples said to Him, “You see the crowd pressing in on You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ”
- NLT His disciples said to him, “Look at this crowd pressing around you. How can you ask, ‘Who touched me?’”
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Quick answer
The disciples point out that the whole crowd is pressing against Jesus.
Overview
The disciples see only the jostling multitude and find Jesus' question puzzling. Their response highlights the difference between mere physical contact and the believing touch of faith. Jesus distinguishes the one who reached out in trust from the many who merely crowded near.
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Cross-references · 2
- Luke 8:45“Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.”
- Luke 9:12As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
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