Matthew 9:18-26

18A ⌞synagogue⌟ leader came to Jesus while he was talking to John’s disciples. He bowed down in front of Jesus and said, “My daughter just died. Come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.”

19Jesus and his disciples got up and followed the man.

20Then a woman came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his clothes. She had been suffering from chronic bleeding for twelve years.

21She thought, “If I only touch his clothes, I’ll get well.”

22When Jesus turned and saw her he said, “Cheer up, daughter! Your faith has made you well.” At that very moment the woman became well.

23Jesus came to the ⌞synagogue⌟ leader’s house. He saw flute players and a noisy crowd.

24He said to them, “Leave! The girl is not dead. She’s sleeping.” But they laughed at him.

25When the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in, took her hand, and the girl came back to life.

26The news about this spread throughout that region.