Mat 9:18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 9:18-34: 9:18-34 Jesus is the Messiah whose power knows no boundaries. He calls people to have faith in him. 9:18 lay your hand on her: The laying-on of hands is a visible symbol of prayer for God’s power to flow into someone, often resulting in new life or ministries (19:13 ; Num 27:18-23 ; Deut 34:9 ). • The man believed that Jesus had the power to raise the dead (cp. 1 Kgs 17:8-24 ; 2 Kgs 4:18-37 ).

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‏ Matthew 9:18

Summary for Matt 9:18-34: 9:18-34 ^a Jesus is the Messiah whose power knows no boundaries. He calls people to have faith in him. 9:18 ^b lay your hand on her: The laying-on of hands is a visible symbol of prayer for God’s power to flow into someone, often resulting in new life or ministries (19:13 ^c; Num 27:18-23 ^d; Deut 34:9 ^e).

• The man believed that Jesus had the power to raise the dead (cp. 1 Kgs 17:8-24 ^f; 2 Kgs 4:18-37 ^g).