Matthew 14:35

Matthew 14:36 bbe — With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.

Bible in Basic English

"With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well."

— Matthew 14:36, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 14:36 in Other Translations

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ASV
“and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
DRB
“And they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his garment. And as many as touched, were made whole. ”
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KJVA
“And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. ”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Matthew 14 — Context

And those who were in the boat gave him worship, saying, Truly you are the Son of God.

And when they had gone across, they came to land at Gennesaret.

And when the men of that place had news of him, they sent into all the country round about, and took to him all who were ill,

With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.

Matthew 14:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:36 say?

Matthew 14:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.”

Where is Matthew 14:36 in the Bible?

Matthew 14:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 36.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:36.

What translation should I read Matthew 14:36 in?

Matthew 14:36 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 Matthew 14:36?

Matthew 14:36 reads (BBE): “With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.” 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.

Matthew 14:36 bbe — With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.

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Matthew 14 — Context

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