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Graphic-novel illustration of a suffering woman touching the fringe of the designed Jesus’ mantle in a crowded street.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Matthew 9:20-22

Your Faith Has Made You Well

Forgiveness, Faith, and Compassion · Matthew 9

Story guide: The woman reaches quietly for Jesus, and he turns to address her with courage and recognition.

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20And behold, a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment.

21For she was saying to herself, “If only I touch his garment, I will be saved.”

22But Jesus, turning and seeing her, said, “Take courage, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.

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