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Matthew 9:22

What does Matthew 9:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:22 means

Jesus turns, sees the woman, and gently reassures her with the words, "Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole." At that very moment, she is made whole. Jesus' affirmation brings not only physical healing but also emotional and spiritual peace, acknowledging her courage and faith publicly. He emphasizes that her healing is a direct result of her faith, demonstrating the power of belief in His divine ability.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Jesus, turning and seeing her, said, Daughter, take heart; your faith has made you well. And the woman was made well from that hour.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus having turned about, and having seen her, said, `Be of good courage, daughter, thy faith hath saved thee,' and the woman was saved from that hour.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But Jesus turning and seeing her, said: Be of good heart, daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But Jesus turning and seeing her, said, Be of good courage, daughter; thy faith has healed thee. And the woman was healed from that hour.

Context

This verse describes Jesus' direct interaction with the woman and her instantaneous healing. It immediately follows the woman's act of touching His garment and her internal belief, confirming that her faith was indeed the catalyst. Jesus' public address and affirmation of her healing are significant moments, serving as a powerful demonstration of His compassionate divine power before He continues on to the ruler's house.

v.21for she said within herself, If I do but touch his garment, I shall be made whole.

v.22This passage

v.23And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the flute-players, and the crowd making a tumult,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 9:2

    And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven.

  • Matthew 15:28

    Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

  • Hebrews 4:2

    For indeed we have had good tidings preached unto us, even as also they: but the word of hearing did not profit them, because it was not united by faith with them that heard.

  • John 4:53

    So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.

  • Acts 16:18

    And this she did for many days. But Paul, being sore troubled, turned and said to the spirit, I charge thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.

  • Luke 18:42

    And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.

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