Mark 5:28 net — for she kept saying,“If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

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"for she kept saying,“If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed.”"

— Mark 5:28, NET Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

25

Now a woman was there who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years.

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She had endured a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet instead of getting better, she grew worse.

27

When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak,

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for she kept saying,“If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

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At once the bleeding stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.

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Jesus knew at once that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and said,“Who touched my clothes?”

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His disciples said to him,“You see the crowd pressing against you and you say,‘Who touched me?’”

Mark 5:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:28 say?
Mark 5:28 in the NET Bible reads: “for she kept saying,“If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed.””
Where is Mark 5:28 in the Bible?
Mark 5:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 28.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 5:28.
What translation should I read Mark 5:28 in?
Mark 5:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 5:28?
Mark 5:28 reads (NET): “for she kept saying,“If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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