20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

22 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.

23 And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

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20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.(A) 21 She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”

22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart,(B) daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.”(C) And the woman was healed at that moment.(D)

23 When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes,(E) 24 he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead(F) but asleep.”(G) But they laughed at him. 25 After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.(H)

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