39. “Go back to your home, and tell all that God has done for you.” And off he went, proclaiming throughout the town all that Jesus had done for him.
40. When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they were all expecting Him.
41. Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’ feet and pleaded with Him to come to his house,
42. because he had an only daughter about 12 years old, and she was at death’s door. While He was going, the crowds were nearly crushing Him.
43. A woman suffering from bleeding for 12 years, who had spent all she had on doctors yet could not be healed by any,
44. approached from behind and touched the tassel of His robe. Instantly her bleeding stopped.
45. “Who touched Me? ” Jesus asked.When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds are hemming You in and pressing against You.”