Woman with the Issue of Blood

For twelve years this woman suffered a flow of blood that left her poor and ritually unclean. Pressing through the crowd, she touched the hem of Jesus' garment in faith and was healed at once. Jesus turned to her with tenderness and called her daughter.

• Also known as: Hemorrhaging Woman, Woman Who Touched His Garment
• Role: Healed by faith
• Key Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 9:20-22, Luke 8:43-48

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