Mark 5:32

What does Mark 5:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 5:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 5:32 means

Despite the disciples' confusion and the dense crowd, Jesus steadfastly looked around, seeking to identify the specific individual who had touched Him. This demonstrates His intent to engage with the person, not just to perform a miracle and move on. His careful search shows His personal care for each individual and His desire to acknowledge the faith that drew healing from Him.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And on his looking round to see her who had done this thing,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he was looking round to see her who did this,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he looked about to see her who had done this.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he looked round about to see her who had done this.

Context

Following the disciples' bewilderment, this verse emphasizes Jesus' deliberate and focused search for the woman. It builds the tension, as the reader awaits who will step forward, leading directly to the woman's fearful confession and Jesus' gracious affirmation.

v.31And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

v.32This passage

v.33But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what had been done to her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

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