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Reference: Virtue
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In Mr 5:30; Lu 6:19; 8:46 the word 'virtue' is used with the antiquated meaning of 'power,' or 'powerful influence' (Gr. dynamis).
In Mr 5:30; Lu 6:19; 8:46 the word 'virtue' is used with the antiquated meaning of 'power,' or 'powerful influence' (Gr. dynamis).
Jesus knew at once that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched my clothes?"
The whole crowd was trying to touch him, because power was coming out from him and healing them all.
But Jesus said, "Someone touched me, for I know that power has gone out from me."
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