Matthew 14:36

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And sought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And sought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

Basic English Translation (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.

Webster's Revision

And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were restored to health.

World English Bible

and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.

English Revised Version (ERV)

and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

Definitions for Matthew 14:36

Besought - Entreated; asked; called.

Clarke's Matthew 14:36 Bible Commentary

That they might only touch the hem of his garment - What mighty influence must the grace and Spirit of Christ have in the soul, when even the border or hem of his garment produced such wonders in the bodies of those who touched it! Here is a man who has turned from sin to God through Christ, and the healing hand of Jesus is laid upon him. Then, no wonder that he knows and feels his sins forgiven, his soul purified, and his heart filled with the fullness of his Maker. Lord, increase our faith! and we shall see greater manifestations of thy power and glory! Amen.