Matthew 9:20 net — But a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cl…

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"But a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak."

— Matthew 9:20, NET Bible

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Matthew 9 — Context

17

And no one pours new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the skins burst and the wine is spilled out and the skins are destroyed. Instead they put new wine into new wineskins and both are preserved.”

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Restoration and Healing As he was saying these things, a leader came, bowed low before him, and said,“My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and she will live.”

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Jesus and his disciples got up and followed him.

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But a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.

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For she kept saying to herself,“If only I touch his cloak, I will be healed.”

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But when Jesus turned and saw her he said,“Have courage, daughter! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed from that hour.

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When Jesus entered the leader’s house and saw the flute players and the disorderly crowd,

Matthew 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:20 say?
Matthew 9:20 in the NET Bible reads: “But a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.”
Where is Matthew 9:20 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:20 in?
Matthew 9:20 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 9:20?
Matthew 9:20 reads (NET): “But a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.” 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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