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Therefore, "'Come out from among them and separate yourselves,' says the Lord, 'and touch nothing impure; and I will receive you, and will be a Father to you, Verse ConceptsParticipation, In SinSeparationTouchWorldlinessSeparation From Evil PeopleComing Out From EvilWelcomed By GodPeople Being UncleanPollution ForbiddenBeing Differentwelcome



"Do not handle this;" "Do not taste that;" "Do not touch that other thing" -- Verse ConceptsNot TouchingAlcoholicsStudyingStaying PositiveThe WorldThe BiblePositive ThinkingBeing Positivepork





But a woman who for twelve years had been afflicted with haemorrhage came behind Him and touched the tassel of His cloak; for she said to herself, "If I but touch His cloak, I shall be cured." And Jesus turned and saw her, and said, "Take courage, daughter; your faith has cured you." And the woman was restored to health from that moment.

For He had cured many of the people, so that all who had any ailments pressed upon Him, to touch Him. Verse ConceptsdiseasesPopularityPersonal ContactPopularity Of ChristDealing With Many PeoplePressingTouching For HealingJesus Healing

When they had quite crossed over, they put ashore at Gennesaret; and the men of the place, recognizing Him, sent word into all the country round. So they brought all the sick to Him, and they entreated Him that they might but touch the tassel of His outer garment; and all who did so were restored to perfect health.

The whole crowd were eager to touch Him, because power went forth from him and cured every one. Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfPower, God's SavingPersonal ContactThe Power Of GodCrowds Around JesusTouching For HealingJesus Healing

"*You* are the salt of the earth; but if salt has become tasteless, in what way can it regain its saltness? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown away and trodden on by the passers by. Verse ConceptsBeing A Lightdisciples, characteristics ofDecayResponsibility, For God's WorldSaltSanctification, Means And ResultsTastePersonal ContactSending Things AwayTastelessnessRestoring ThingsTastelessSournessMoral Decay

Salt is a good thing, but if the salt should become tasteless, what will you use to give it saltness? Have salt within you and live at peace with one another." Verse ConceptsGoalsSaltPeace, In Christian LivingPersonal ContactTastelessnessSeek PeaceTastelessSournessChemicalsLosing FriendsGood Qualities

"Salt is good: but if even the salt has become tasteless, what will you use to season it? Verse ConceptsDecayPersonal ContactTastelessnessTastelessSournessluck

But Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Rouse yourselves and have no fear." Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactGet Up!


One day people were bringing young children to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples interfered. Verse ConceptsRebukeSensitivityTouchPersonal ContactDrawing Near To ChristLaying On Hands To HealThe Disciples ReactionsChildren And The Kingdom

Then He took them in His arms and blessed them lovingly, one by one, laying His hands upon them. Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationTendernessLaying On Of HandsPersonal ContactEverlasting ArmsTouching For HealingBlessed By ChristHaving A Babyhugs

So Jesus taking him aside, apart from the crowd, put His fingers into his ears, and spat, and moistened his tongue; Verse ConceptsCrowdsMedicineTongueTouchPersonal ContactSpittingCrowds AvoidedSalivaTouching For HealingFingers Of People

And the man's ears were opened, and his tongue became untied, and he began to speak perfectly. Verse ConceptsEarsPersonal ContactThe Deaf HearingPlainnessDumbnessDumbThe Dumb Speaking


So He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith let it be to you." Then their eyes were opened. And assuming a stern tone Jesus said to them, "Be careful to let no one know."



He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him. Verse ConceptsHealingPersonal ContactTaking By The HandPeople Getting UpServing ChristThose Jesus Healedministering

When however the place was cleared of the crowd, Jesus went in, and on His taking the little girl by the hand, she rose up. Verse ConceptsDead bodiesBodyHandsPersonal ContactCrowds AvoidedTaking By The HandGroups Sent AwayPeople Getting UpThose Jesus HealedFaith And HealingRemoving People From Your Life

So Jesus put out His hand and touched him, and said, "I am willing: be cleansed." Instantly he was cleansed from his leprosy; Verse ConceptsTouchMiracles Of ChristCompassion, Of ChristPersonal ContactReceived OutcastsChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist WillingHealing LepersHealing And Comfort


Then, giving her his hand, he raised her to her feet and, calling to him God's people and the widows, he gave her back to them alive. Verse ConceptsAlive, Description OfBelieversPersonal ContactTaking By The HandActual WidowsOthers Summoning

but Jesus took his hand and raised him up, and he stood on his feet. Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

Then taking his hand Peter lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened. Verse ConceptsCripplesFeetMiracles Of PeterPersonal ContactGod Strengthening PeopleTaking By The HandCare Of FeetBlessings For The Right Hand