Matthew 9:22 - Exposition

But Jesus turned him about . The order of the words shows that the thought centres, not on the action, but on the Person. It marks the transition of the narrative from the woman to Christ. Further, "to understand the greatness of Jesus' love, consider how a Pharisee might have treated one ceremonially so unclean'' (Kubel). And when he saw her . The parallel passages show that this was after his inquiry who it was, etc. He said, Daughter, be of good comfort ; good cheer (Revised Version); θάρσει θύγατερ . Daughter contains the same thought as "son" in Matthew 9:2 . St. Matthew alone, as there, expands its purpose by prefixing θάρει. θυγατέρα δὲ αὐτὴν καλεῖ ἐπειδηστις αὐτῆς θυγατέρα αὐτὴν ἐποίησεν (Chrysostom, in loc. ) . Thy faith hath made thee whole ; hath saved thee (Revised Version). It is possible that the additional words recorded in the parallel passages, "Go in peace," point to more than only physical restoration. And the woman was made whole from that hour.