New Testament · Gospel

Matthew 9:22

The Doctor for the Sick

Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour. Matthew 9:22 · Berean Standard Bible
What It Means

Matthew 9:22, in plain English

Jesus turned around, looked right at her, and said, 'Take courage, daughter. Your faith has made you well.' And she was healed instantly.

Why it's here

He called her 'daughter.' After twelve years of being untouchable, she was claimed as family.

Who's speaking

Jesus, seeing and affirming the healed woman.

Where it sits in the story

This is about more than physical healing. Jesus restored her identity, her dignity, and her place in the community.

A Closer Look

The scholarly reading

Jesus turns, sees her, and attributes her healing to her pistis (faith), with the healing effective apo tes horas ekeines (from that very hour).

Language and setting

Jesus makes the healing personal and relational: He turns, sees her, and speaks directly to her, dignifying someone who tried to remain invisible.

Voice

Jesus, affirming the woman's faith and healing.

Significance

Jesus' public acknowledgment restores not just her body but her social standing, making her healing complete.

In context

Matthew 9:20–24

20Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak.

21She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”

22Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

23When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.

24“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.

Read all of Matthew 9 — Jesus eats with sinners, forgives the paralyzed, and raises the dead. The religious leaders are horrified; the broken are set free.

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