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David Guzik · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Guzik - Jesus plainly had many brothers and sisters. The Roman Catholic idea of the perpetual virginity of Mary contradicts the plain meaning of the Bible. D A Carson - “The most natural way to understand ‘brothers’ is that the term refers to sons of Mary and Joseph and thus to brothers of Jesus on his mother’s side.” Efforts to make brothers mean something else are “nothing less than farfetched exegesis in support of a dogma that originated much later than the New Testament.” (See Matthew) Marvin Pate comments that “The erudite Catholic scholar Fitzmyer concedes this point. He writes about the supposed perpetual virginity of Mary, ‘There is no indication in the New Testament itself about Mary as aei parthenos, ‘ever virgin.’ This belief in one form or another can only be traced to the second century a.d.’” (Luke- Gospel Commentary) Related Resource: Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical? | GotQuestions.org Kent
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Guzik says "her faith was in Jesus; and the object of faith is much more important than the quality or even quantity of faith."
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Guzik says "Sometimes the ability to humbly receive is a better measure of Jesus in our life than the ability to give. Giving sometimes puts us in a higher place, but receiving may put us in a lower place." (Enduring Word Bible Commentary – Luke) IVP Background Commentary - Women sometimes served as patrons, or supporters, of religious teachers or associations in the ancient Mediterranean. (Men outnumbered them more than ten to one, however, because men had more of the economic resources.) But for these women to travel with the group would have been viewed as scandalous. Adult coeducation was unheard of, and that these women are learning Jesus’ teaching as closely as his male disciples would surely bother some outsiders as well. Upper-class families had more mobility, but commoners would still talk, as they did when other teachers (such as Greek philosophers) were accused of having women among their followers. (See The IVP Bible Background Commentary) Steward (2012)(epitropos from epí = to + trépo = to turn) is one put in charge or control - (other things) foreman, manager, agent and (over persons) governor, guardian (Gal 4:2). A person entrusted to act in another’s name or to whose care anything is committed by another (Mt. 20:8); a steward or treasurer to a prince, or a deputy governor, or a Roman procurator; a guardian to whom the care of orphans is committed, the same as paidagogós (3807), a guardian (Gal. 4:2). In Luke 8:3, a manager of private affairs.
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Guzik - If you have the truth of God, you have a solemn responsibility to spread that truth in whatever way God gives you opportunity, even as someone who has the cure for a life-threatening disease has the moral responsibility to spread that cure. God didn’t light your lamp so that it would be hidden. One must either spread the word itself, or spread the influence of God’s word by bringing others to a place where they will hear it; and you really should be doing both.
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Guzik reminds us "When we hear the word, we become accountable; so we must take care how we hear." Adrian Rogers - Now what does that mean? It means, dear friend, the way to have more light is to obey the light that you have.
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Guzik says more shall be given is a reminder from Jesus reminds "that spiritual growth follows momentum, positive or negative - when we have the godly habits of receiving the word and living it, more is built on to that. When we lose those godly habits, they are extremely difficult to get back. (Ed: Ouch! This hurts!) If we want to hear more from God, we must obey what we have already heard." USE IT OR LOSE IT! Whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away (airo) from him - NLT = "But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them." Whoever hears God's Word but does not receive it, respond to and obey it, is simply deceiving himself. Compare these passages with Luke 8:18b Matthew 13:12 “For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. Matthew 25:29 “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. Luke 19:26 “I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. What he thinks he has shall be taken away (airo) from him - This contrasts Whoever has and makes good use of what he has with whoever does not have and does not make use of what he has received. The Pharisees and other religious leaders thought they were in touch with God and had a highway to heaven, because they had their religious rules and the Holy Temple (What he thinks he has), but some 40 years after the Messiah's crucifixion what they thought they had was abruptly taken away from them! THOUGHT - This principle applies to all mankind who hold on to their possessions which end up possessing them, but in the end their possessions will all be taken away from them. What are you holding to or counting on to hold you when all hell breaks loose on earth? There is only one Solid Rock, Christ Jesus "A CHOICE STONE, A PRECIOUS CORNER stone, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for those who disbelieve, “THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE VERY CORNER stone,” and, “A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE”; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word (OBEDIENCE IS EXACTLY WHAT JESUS IS CALLING FOR IN THIS SECTION), and to this doom they were also appointed." (1 Pe 2:6-8+) There is a warning here for all of us - self-deception is by its very nature deceiving and none of us should think we are immune to being deceived by the deceitfulness of sin (Heb 3:13+). One is also reminded of Judas, who listened "superficially" to Jesus, but tragically did not let it sink into his own heart, a "hard soil" heart! It is worth noting that Judas was not some irreligious pagan. Ostensibly he appeared zealous for the things of God and was counted in the inner circle of Jesus' disciples. And Yet Judas was deceived. He thought he knew God, but he did not know Him at all because he failed to apply His Word to his heart and in the end lost everything eternally! ESV Study Bible - The one who [already] has a knowledge of God’s Word will understand it better (more will be given), whereas the one who does not listen carefully (has not) will lose even what he has heard (cf. Acts 13:46; 18:6; 28:25-28; and notes on Matt. 25:29; Mark 4:24; 4:25; Luke 12:41-48). (Borrow ESV study Bible) Steven
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Guzik - Jesus plainly had many brothers and sisters. The Roman Catholic idea of the perpetual virginity of Mary contradicts the plain meaning of the Bible. The brothers of Jesus never seemed to be supportive of His ministry before His death and resurrection (Mark 3:21+). John records " For not even His brothers were believing in Him." (John 7:5) Their belief would occur later for we see them among the group in the upper room in Jerusalem after Jesus' ascension Luke recording that they were "all with one mind (great word in Acts - homothumadon) were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." (Acts 1:14+) But NOW they are worried that He had "gone off His rocker"! (Mark 3:21+) So His family had made the trip of about 30 miles from Nazareth to Capernaum and Mark records "Then His mother and His brothers arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him." (Mk 3:31+) They had come to take hold (krateo) of Him. John
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Guzik - Where is your faith? Jesus did not say, “Wow, what a storm.” Instead, He asked, “Where is your faith?” The storm could not disturb Jesus, but the unbelief of His disciples could and did. i. Their unbelief was not in that they were afraid of a fearful circumstance, but because Jesus had said Let us go over to the other side of the lake (Luke 8:22). Jesus didn’t say, “Let’s do the best we can and maybe we will all drown.” Difficult circumstances – storms, so to speak – are not evidence of unbelief. Unbelief is the rejection of a promise or a command of God relevant to a particular situation.. The disciples also should have known that God would not allow the Messiah to perish in a boat crossing the Sea of Galilee. It was not possible for the story of Jesus the Messiah to end with Him drowning in the Sea of Galilee. This account shows the abiding care Jesus has for His people. “There are many Christians today who seem to think the boat is going down! I am tired of the wailing of some of my friends who take that view. The boat cannot go down. Jesus is on board.” (Morgan) Brian Bell - Crisis! {comes from the Greek krisis “decisive moment”} [1] dangerous or worrying time: a situation or period in which things are very uncertain, difficult, or painful, especially a time when action must be taken to avoid complete disaster or breakdown. [2] critical moment: a time when something very important for the future happens or is decided. Crisis is a good thing…it helps people change! God knows that, & lovingly provides those times of crisis for us! They can come in countless of forms: disaster; catastrophe; emergency; calamity; predicament; job loss; spouse loss; child loss; etc.Issac Newton said in his First Law of Motion “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it.”No one is willing to do real change until real Crisis comes! Some people will change when they see the light; Others change only when they feel the heat!
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Guzik observes that "In the span of a few moments, the disciples saw both the complete humanity of Jesus (in His tired sleep) and the fullness of His deity. They saw Jesus for who He is: truly man and truly God." Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is o’ershadowed with blackness, No shelter or help is nigh; Carest Thou not that we perish? How canst Thou lie asleep, When each moment so madly is threatening A grave in the angry deep? Refrain The winds and the waves shall obey Thy will, Peace, be still! Whether the wrath of the storm tossed sea, Or demons or men, or whatever it be No waters can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean, and earth, and skies; They all shall sweetly obey Thy will, Peace, be still! Peace, be still! They all shall sweetly obey Thy will, Peace, peace, be still! Were fearful (5399)(phobeo from phobos = fear source of our English "phobia") means to be in an apprehensive state that can range from mild uneasiness to stark terror as when one is frightened, terrified or alarmed. In ancient Greek the word phobos came from the word phebomai meaning to flee, or to be startled. Thus phobos meant flight or terror, and was connected with fear of the unknown, fear of the future, and fear of authorities. Phobeo in Luke and Acts - Lk. 1:13; Lk. 1:30; Lk. 1:50; Lk. 2:9; Lk. 2:10; Lk. 5:10; Lk. 8:25; Lk. 8:35; Lk. 8:50; Lk. 9:34; Lk. 9:45; Lk. 12:4; Lk. 12:5; Lk. 12:7; Lk. 12:32; Lk. 18:2; Lk. 18:4; Lk. 19:21; Lk. 20:19; Lk. 22:2; Lk. 23:40; Acts 5:26; Acts 9:26; Acts 10:2; Acts 10:35; Acts 13:16; Acts 13:26; Acts 16:38; Acts 18:9; Acts 22:29; Acts 23:10; Acts 27:17; Acts 27:24; Acts 27:29; Amazed (2296)(thaumazo from thauma [from thaomai = to wonder] = wonder, admiration) means to wonder, marvel, be struck with admiration or astonishment. Thaumazo describes the human response when confronted by divine revelation in some form (Mt 9.33). Thaumazo in Luke and Acts - Lk. 1:21; Lk. 1:63; Lk. 2:18; Lk. 2:33; Lk. 4:22; Lk. 7:9; Lk. 8:25; Lk. 9:43; Lk. 11:14; Lk. 11:38; Lk. 20:26; Lk. 24:12; Lk. 24:41; Jn. 3:7; Acts 2:7; Acts 3:12; Acts 4:13; Acts 7:31; Acts 13:41 Commands (orders)(2004) epitasso from epí = upon, over + tasso = arrange, appoint or place appropriately) literally means to arrange upon, i.e. order. To appoint over, put in charge; put upon one as a duty. Epitasso was a Greek military term, the noun form used of an “orderly array.” The root verb tasso was used in classical Greek meaning to draw up in order of battle, array, marshal. The noun form epitage referred to a royal command that is not negotiable, but mandatory. Of Jesus' command to the people to sit in groups (Mk 6:39). Of Jesus command to demons (Mk 1:27, 9:25, Lk 4:36, 8:31) Of King Herod's order to sever the head of John the Baptist (Mk 6:27). Of Jesus' commanding the winds and water (Lk 8:25, cf similar use of epitasso in Lxx of Ps. 107:29) Epitasso - 10v - command(2), commanded(4), commands(3), order(1). Mk. 1:27; Mk. 6:27; Mk. 6:39; Mk. 9:25; Lk. 4:36; Lk. 8:25; Lk. 8:31; Lk. 14:22; Acts 23:2; Phlm. 1:8 Obey (5219) hupakouo from hupó = agency or means, under, assumes the need for submission + akoúo physical hearing and apprehension of something with the mind - akouo gives us our English acoustics - the science of design which helps one hear) (Click related noun hupakoe) literally means "under the hearing" or to listen under, listening with attentiveness and then responding positively to what is heard -- to obey what is heard. The sense is that one understands and responds accordingly. Hupakouo implies really listening with a readiness to execute (obey) what is requested or ordered. Hupakouo implies an inward attitude of respect and honor, as well as external act of obedience. Obedience on the part of children consists in listening to the advice given by parents. In Genesis 22 Isaac's willingness to be offered as a sacrifice is a model of such submission. Hupakouo means to hear under authority and pictures the one hearing as being under the authority of some one else. Hupakouo means to obey on the basis of having paid attention to. In short, the picture of hupakouo is that of placing oneself under what has been heard and submitting to and obeying what is heard. Hupakouo - 21v - answer(1), became obedient(1), becoming obedient(1), heed(1), obedient(2), obey(12), obeyed(3). Matt. 8:27; Mk. 1:27; Mk. 4:41; Lk. 8:25; Lk. 17:6; Acts 6:7; Acts 12:13; Rom. 6:12; Rom. 6:16; Rom. 6:17; Rom. 10:16; Eph. 6:1; Eph. 6:5; Phil. 2:12; Col. 3:20; Col. 3:22; 2 Thess. 1:8; 2 Thess. 3:14; Heb. 5:9; Heb. 11:8; 1 Pet. 3:6 QUESTION - What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm? ANSWER - The story of Jesus calming the storm is told in the three Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus had been teaching near the Sea of Galilee. Afterwards, He wanted a respite from the crowds so decided to take a boat with the apostles to the opposite shore where there were no large towns (Mark 4:35–36). The Bible reports not long after they sailed, Jesus fell asleep and a storm arose (Luke 8:23). Here are two important points that reveal the true humanity of Christ: He needed rest and time away from crowds, and He was so exhausted that even the battering of the boat did not awaken Him (Matthew 8:24). These truths should help us realize that Jesus was genuinely human with the same basic needs we all have. Christ’s humanity is part of what qualifies Him to be our merciful intercessor between us and God the Father (Hebrews 2:17). Although the text doesn’t say which apostles were with Christ on the boat, it’s probable that seasoned fishermen (at least four of the twelve) were aboard. These men were quite familiar with the ways of the sea; certainly, this was not their first squall on the Sea of Galilee, which was known for its sudden raging storms. Even these professional fishermen were frightened by this storm, to the point of fearing they would die (Luke 8:24). “The waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But [Jesus] was in the stern, asleep on the cushion” (Mark 4:37–38). It’s significant that Jesus’ sleep was deep and sound, even through the storm, which was “already filling” the boat. The Bible says the sleep of a believer will be sweet and peaceful because he knows the Lord is with him (Proverbs 3:24; Psalm 4:8). This is why Jesus, when He was awakened, rebuked the disciples with the question “Have you still no faith?” (Mark 4:40). The apostles’ lack of faith reminds us that even those who lived and walked with Jesus, saw His miracles, and heard His message still found it difficult to be 100 percent faith-filled all the time. In that way, the disciples were a lot like us. However, their lack of faith was rebuked—and, by extension, so is ours. If Jesus was able to rescue the apostles from the storm, He is also able to rescue us from the storms of everyday life: sickness, job loss, marriage problems, and even the sting of death (1 Corinthians 15:55). When Jesus “gave orders to go over to the other side” (Matthew 8:18), He knew the storm was coming. He is omniscient (John 2:25); even with a storm brewing, He decided to launch out to sea. The Lord never promised we will never see a storm in life (as a matter of fact, He has told us to expect trouble, John 16:33). Rather, He has promised that He will be with us in the storm. He will never leave His children alone in the midst of trouble; with perseverance they will overcome (Deuteronomy 31:8; James 1:12). This passage not only reveals Jesus’ true humanity, but also Jesus’ deity because only God can make the “winds and water obey” (Luke 8:25). With one quick word from Christ, the storm abated and the sea became calm (Mark 4:39). The apostles marveled at this powerful display of Jesus’ supernatural ability over the elements (Luke 8:25). This can be immensely comforting to the Christian in a storm. Faith in Christ is never misplaced. If He can calm the storms of the sea with one word, He can calm the storms of life as well. GotQuestions.org No danger can come so near the Christian that God is not nearer. To realize the worth of the anchor, we need to feel the stress of the storm. We sail into the uncertain future surrounded by the faithfulness of God! Brian Bell - Jesus gives three purposes behind the plans God has for us. (1) To deal with our fear. After rebuking the storm, Jesus reproves the disciples by asking some questions in verse 40. Here’s the first: “Why are you so afraid?” That word means “timid, to the point of giving up.” He had already promised they were going to the other side. They had seen His power in other settings and He was present with them. What more did they need? Jesus asks you and me the same question: Why are you so afraid? (2) To grow our faith. And here’s His second question: “Have you still no faith?” This can be translated, “Do you not yet have faith?” Fear can fillet our faith; and faith can force out our fears. The biggest issue is not that Jesus stopped the storm but that He couldn’t find their faith. It’s ironic that it’s only the wind and the waves that are obeying Him in this passage. Before moving on, as the Master Teacher, don’t miss that Jesus loved to ask questions. I listened to a Breakpoint Commentary this week in which John Stonestreet urges us to utilize questions when interacting with people about cultural issues. Here are some he suggested: What do you mean by that? How do you know that is true? Where did you get this information? How did you come to this conclusion? What if you’re wrong? (3) To increase our awe. One pastor has said that the only thing worse than having a storm outside your boat is to have the Lord Almighty inside your boat. After Jesus asks them two questions, the disciples are very unsettled and in turn ask a question in verse 41 - “And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the seas obey Him?’” Luke adds that they were afraid and “they marveled.” You’ve heard of the calm before the storm, right? This is the storm before the calm. The sea is at rest but the disciples are all churned up. You would think they would chill when the waves were still. The storm made them afraid but the power of Christ made them petrified. The word “fear” literally means, “They feared a great fear; to be stricken with awe and amazement in the presence of one greater than self.” They had a combination of fear and reverence. With deity on full display, they are twice as terrified after the storm. If Jesus did that to the forces of nature, what would He do to them? (Sermon) Storms on the Horizon What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him! Matthew 8:27+ Today's Scripture & Insight: Matthew 8:23-28 Our son, Josh, is a commercial salmon fisherman in Kodiak, Alaska. Some time ago he sent me a photograph he took of a tiny vessel a few hundred yards ahead of his boat moving through a narrow pass. Ominous storm clouds loom on the horizon. But a rainbow, the sign of God’s providence and loving care, stretches from one side of the pass to the other, encircling the little boat. The photograph reflects our earthly voyage: We sail into an uncertain future, but we are surrounded by the faithfulness of God! Jesus’ disciples were surrounded by a storm, and He used the experience to teach them about the power and faithfulness of God (Matt. 8:23-27). We seek answers for the uncertainties of life. We watch the future growing closer and wonder what will happen to us there. Puritan poet John Keble captured this in one of his poems in which he watched the future as it drew near. But as he watched he was “waiting to see what God will do.” We sail into the uncertain future surrounded by the faithfulness of God! Steven
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Guzik writes that "Some protest that this was unfair to the owner of the pigs. “ ‘But the owners of the swine lost their property.’ Yes, and learn from this how small value temporal riches are in the estimation of God. He suffers them to be lost, sometimes to disengage us from them through mercy; sometimes out of justice, to punish us for having acquired or preserved them either by covetousness or injustice.” (Clarke) Spurgeon had several wise comments on the way the demons affected the swine: “Swine prefer death to devilry; and if men were not worse than swine, they would be of the same opinion.” “They run hard whom the devil drives.” “The devil drives his hogs to a bad market.” Demons (1140)(daimonion from daímon = demon) most often describes demons or evil spirits who have supernatural powers and are neither human nor divine. BDAG says it refers to a "transcendent incorporeal being with status between humans and (God)." Rushed (3729)(hormao from horme = violent impulse from ornumi = to excite, arouse) means to set out, to rush headlong, violently, impetuously. It describes a "swift and violent forward motion uncontrolled by reason." (Friberg) It is so fitting that while here hormao describes a herd of Sanhedrin controlled by their rage rushing at Stephen in Acts 7:57+, all three synoptic accounts Mk 5:13+, Mt 8:32+ and Lk 8:33+ us hormao to describe the herd of swine controlled by evil spirits rushing to their death! There is not much difference between these two pictures, because the "religious" mob was also controlled by evil spirits and had destruction on their mind! Was drowned (choked) (638) (apopnígo) means to choke or suffocate, to stifle by drowning. BDAG says this verb means "to check normal breathing or growth through pressure or other restricting measure." Hiebert comments on Mark's use of drowned (pnigo in Mark 5:13+) which paints a gruesome picture for they “Were choked in the sea” where the imperfect tense describes the sinking of the pigs as one after the other they plunged into the water and were suffocated." Elwood McQuaid - A crazy man—beside himself— A present danger too. Guard, chain, and shackle warned That it was surely true. A demon legion rampaged through The caverns of his mind. Naked, raving midst the tombs, More beast than humankind. Jesus sent a question To pierce his trembling frame. The first step on his road back home: “Man, tell me, what’s your name?” “Legion,” was the stark reply, For demons had control. "Give us pigs as habitat, If you plan to make him whole." Pigs it was, and down they ran To leap into the sea. While clothed, serene, and at His feet The man sat demon-free. But irony of ironies In what the people do. They join the demon legion By choosing swineherd too! “Go away,” they shouted. “Pig killer, leave this place.” They had no thought for their own kind, That one so touched by grace. Things haven’t really changed today, The question’s just as big For those bound by possessions: “Will it be Christ, or pig?” Luke 8:34 When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and reported it in the city and out in the country. KJV When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. they fled Matthew 8:33; 28:11; Mark 5:14; Acts 19:16,17 Luke 8:30-39 The Maniac Who Became a Missionary, Part 2 - John MacArthur Luke 8:26-39 - Steven Cole Luke 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Parallel Passages: Matt. 8:33+ The herdsmen ran away, and went to the city and reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Mark 5:14+ Their herdsmen ran away and reported it in the city and in the country. And the people came to see what it was that had happened. RUNNING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION! When the herdsmen saw what had happened - One would have hoped when they saw the power of Jesus over demons they would have run and fallen at He feet in praise and adoration. Their hearts were fixed on the material things of this earth, not the things of heaven (the One from Heaven) and the things of eternity. THOUGHT - How often we too are like these herdsman. We invert Paul's command in Colossians 3:2+ and "Set our mind on the things that are on the earth, not on the things that are above!" . They ran away (pheugo) and reported (apaggello) it in the city and out in the country - Note the irony -- a demon possessed man runs to Jesus and falls at His feet (Lk 8:28+). These men run from Jesus! As
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Guzik - This woman hoped to receive something from Jesus without drawing any attention to herself or her embarrassing problem. Jesus insisted on making public notice of her, and He did this for good reasons. • He did it so she would know that she was healed, having heard an official declaration of it from Jesus. • He did it so others would know she was healed, because her ailment was private in nature. • He did it so she would know why she was healed, that it was by her faith and not because of a superstitious touch in and of itself. • He did it so that she would not think she had stolen a blessing from Jesus, and so she would never feel that she needed to hide from Him. • He did it so that the ruler of the synagogue would see the power of Jesus at work and therefore have more faith himself for his ill daughter. • He did it so that He could bless her in a special way, giving her an honored title that we never see Jesus give to any other: daughter. She came trembling (tremo) and fell down (prospipto) before Him - This is the third person to fall at Jesus' feet in this chapter - Demoniac (Lk 8:28), Jairus (Lk 8:41), this nameless woman. Why would they fall down before Him? In humility, in worship, in adoration, in acknowledgement that Jesus is God and the Lord or Master, that His authority rules. Mark fills in some detail writing "the woman fearing and trembling, aware of what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth." (Mk 5:33+) Robertson on she came trembling - Vivid touch of the feeling of this sensitive woman who now had to tell everybody of her cure, in the presence of all the people (enōpion pantos tou laou). She faced the widest publicity for her secret cure. (ED: But her secret cure meant she was no longer a public outcast because now she was ceremonially clean). And declared (apaggello) in the presence (enopion) of all the people - Declared means to give a report and in this context means she acknowledged her touching the fringe (confession). But she did not stop with confession of her guilt but with confession of her complete healing. This confession in the presence and full sight of the crowd. She gave witness to the power of Jesus to all the people (cf Ps 107:2). The public declaration was both for the woman’s benefit (no longer would she be ceremonially unclean) and for the crowd, who heard her testimony to the power of the one who had healed her. The reason why she had touched (hapto) Him, and how she had been immediately (parachrema) healed - Mark had stated that her touch coincided with her healing writing "Immediately (after she touched the fringe of Jesus' garment) the flow of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction." (Mk 5:29) She knew she was no longer bleeding and thus Jesus had effected cure.