And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
20. And, lo, a woman who had been afflicted with a bloody flux. For twelve successive years the bloody flux had lasted, and the woman was so far from being negligent in seeking remedies, that she had spent all her substance on physicians All this is expressly stated by the Evangelists, that the miracle may shine with brighter glory.
Here are two miracles woven together, as Christ's good works were thick sown through His days. Note how trouble drives us to Him: this ruler's daughter died, and he came worshipping at Christ's feet. In affliction we must not sit astonished but fall down and pray, as Job did. His humility showed itself in coming himself, not sending a servant, and in giving Christ all honor, for they who would receive mercy from Christ must give honor to Christ.
AI summary
Commenting on Matthew 9:18-26
For she said within herself,.... That is, she thought within herself, she reasoned the matter in her mind, she concluded upon it, and firmly believed it; being strongly impressed and influenced by the Spirit of God, and encouraged by instances of cures she had heard were performed by persons only touching him; see Luk 6:19 if I may but touch his garment.