Mark 5:32
New International Version
But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it.

New Living Translation
But he kept on looking around to see who had done it.

English Standard Version
And he looked around to see who had done it.

Berean Standard Bible
But He kept looking around to see who had done this.

Berean Literal Bible
And He was looking around to see the one having done this.

King James Bible
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

New King James Version
And He looked around to see her who had done this thing.

New American Standard Bible
And He looked around to see the woman who had done this.

NASB 1995
And He looked around to see the woman who had done this.

NASB 1977
And He looked around to see the woman who had done this.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He was looking around to see the woman who had done this.

Amplified Bible
Still He kept looking around to see the woman who had done it.

Christian Standard Bible
But he was looking around to see who had done this.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So He was looking around to see who had done this.

American Standard Version
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

Contemporary English Version
But Jesus turned to see who had touched him.

English Revised Version
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But he kept looking around to see the woman who had done this.

Good News Translation
But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it.

International Standard Version
But he kept looking around to look at the woman who had done this.

NET Bible
But he looked around to see who had done it.

New Heart English Bible
He looked around to see her who had done this thing.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he looked around, to see her that had done this thing.

Weymouth New Testament
But He continued looking about to see the person who had done this,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
But He kept looking around to see who had done this.

World English Bible
He looked around to see her who had done this thing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He was looking around to see her who did this,

Berean Literal Bible
And He was looking around to see the one having done this.

Young's Literal Translation
And he was looking round to see her who did this,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he looked round about to see her having done this.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he looked about to see her who had done this.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he looked around to see the woman who had done this.

New American Bible
And he looked around to see who had done it.

New Revised Standard Version
He looked all around to see who had done it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he was looking round to see who had done this.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he was gazing that he might see who had done this.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he looked around to see her that had done this.

Godbey New Testament
And He looked round to see her who did it.

Haweis New Testament
And he looked round to see her who had done this.

Mace New Testament
however, he looked about to see who it was.

Weymouth New Testament
But He continued looking about to see the person who had done this,

Worrell New Testament
And He was looking around to see her who did this.

Worsley New Testament
and He looked round about to see who had done it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Healing Touch of Jesus
31His disciples answered, “You can see the crowd pressing in on You, and yet You ask, ‘Who touched Me?’ ” 32But He kept looking around to see who had done this. 33Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth.…

Cross References
Luke 8:45-47
“Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” / But Jesus declared, “Someone touched Me, for I know that power has gone out from Me.” / Then the woman, seeing that she could not escape notice, came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she explained why she had touched Him and how she had immediately been healed.

Matthew 9:20-22
Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

John 4:29
“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”

John 13:21
After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

Genesis 3:9
But the LORD God called out to the man, “Where are you?”

Exodus 3:4
When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

Psalm 139:1-2
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.

Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

Isaiah 11:3
And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Ezekiel 34:11
For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out.

Zechariah 4:10
For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”

Matthew 14:36
and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.


Treasury of Scripture

And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

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Continued Jesus Kept Round
Mark 5
1. Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,
13. they enter into the pigs.
22. He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.
25. He heals the woman subject to bleeding,
35. and raises Jairus' daughter from death.














But He kept looking around
In this passage, Jesus demonstrates His awareness and intentionality. Despite the pressing crowd, He is not distracted or hurried. This reflects His divine omniscience and personal care for individuals. The act of looking around signifies His desire to identify and connect with the person who touched Him, highlighting His personal engagement with those who seek Him. This moment is reminiscent of God's pursuit of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:9, where God seeks out individuals for relationship and accountability.

to see who had done this.
Jesus' inquiry is not out of ignorance but to bring the woman forward for a public acknowledgment of her faith. This act of seeking out the woman who touched His garment and was healed (Mark 5:25-34) serves to affirm her faith and restore her socially and religiously, as her condition would have made her ceremonially unclean according to Levitical law (Leviticus 15:25-27). By addressing her publicly, Jesus not only confirms her healing but also reintegrates her into the community. This moment foreshadows the inclusive nature of the Gospel, where Jesus breaks down barriers and restores individuals to wholeness, as seen in His interactions with other marginalized individuals throughout the Gospels.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is actively seeking the person who touched His garment, demonstrating His awareness and personal concern for individuals.

2. The Woman with the Issue of Blood
Although not named in this verse, she is the one who touched Jesus' garment in faith, believing she would be healed.

3. The Crowd
A large group of people surrounding Jesus, making it difficult to identify who touched Him.

4. Capernaum
The likely setting of this event, a town where Jesus performed many miracles and taught extensively.

5. The Healing Event
The miraculous healing of the woman who had been suffering for twelve years, which occurs just before this verse.
Teaching Points
Jesus' Personal Concern
Jesus' search for the woman shows His personal concern for each individual. He is not just a healer but a personal Savior who desires a relationship with us.

Faith and Healing
The woman's faith was instrumental in her healing. This teaches us that faith is a key component in our relationship with God and in experiencing His power in our lives.

Public Acknowledgment of Faith
Jesus' insistence on identifying the woman publicly highlights the importance of acknowledging our faith and God's work in our lives before others.

Breaking Social Barriers
The woman's act of touching Jesus, despite her unclean status, shows the breaking of social and religious barriers through faith in Christ.

Jesus' Awareness and Omniscience
Jesus' awareness of the touch, despite the crowd, demonstrates His omniscience and the fact that nothing escapes His notice.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 5:32?

2. How does Jesus' awareness in Mark 5:32 demonstrate His divine omniscience?

3. What can we learn from Jesus' response to the woman in Mark 5:32?

4. How does Mark 5:32 connect to God's knowledge of our needs in Psalm 139?

5. How can we apply Jesus' attentiveness in Mark 5:32 to our daily lives?

6. What does Mark 5:32 teach about seeking Jesus' attention in times of need?

7. Why did Jesus seek out the woman in Mark 5:32 after she was healed?

8. How does Mark 5:32 demonstrate Jesus' awareness of individual faith?

9. What cultural significance does the woman's healing have in Mark 5:32?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 5?

11. How was the woman with the issue of blood healed?

12. In Mark 6:30-44, is there any credible evidence outside the Bible supporting the feeding of 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish?

13. If Jesus is all-knowing, why does He say He doesn't know the hour of His return (Mark 13:32)?

14. How can we imitate God?
What Does Mark 5:32 Mean
But

The little word sets up a contrast with what just happened. Moments earlier “Jesus was aware that power had gone out from Him” and asked, “Who touched My garments?” (Mark 5:30).

• The woman had already received her healing, yet the story is not finished.

• Luke records the same pivot: “But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched Me’ ” (Luke 8:45).

• The “but” signals that Jesus will not let the moment pass unnoticed; He has more than a hidden miracle in mind.


He kept looking around

Jesus’ search is deliberate and persistent. He is not distracted by the pressing crowd; He is focused on one sheep in need.

2 Chronicles 16:9 reminds us, “For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth,” showing His active concern.

• “As the good shepherd,” Jesus says, “I know My sheep” (John 10:14). He scans the faces until He locks onto the one who reached out in faith.

• The Savior’s determination underscores that personal encounters matter to Him, not just anonymous power transfers.


to see

The goal is visibility and relationship. Jesus wants the woman in the light, not hiding in fear.

• “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight” (Hebrews 4:13). He already knows who touched Him, yet He looks “to see” so that she may step forward.

• Confession completes faith’s action. “With your mouth you confess and are saved” (Romans 10:10). Jesus invites her testimony for her sake and for the crowd’s learning.

• His searching gaze is never for condemnation; it is an invitation to deeper assurance.


who had done this

The emphasis moves from the act to the person. Jesus is intent on the doer, not merely the deed.

• In the next verse He will say, “Daughter, your faith has healed you” (Mark 5:34), publicly honoring her trust.

1 Samuel 16:7 reminds us, “The LORD sees the heart.” He singles her out to affirm that faith, not superstition, drew the healing power.

• By drawing her forward, He restores her socially as well as physically, reversing years of isolation (cf. Leviticus 15:25–27).


summary

Mark 5:32 shows Jesus refusing to let a private miracle stay hidden. The contrastive “but” signals His resolve. He keeps scanning the crowd, eyes roaming like the LORD’s throughout the earth, until He sees the woman who touched Him. His purpose is relational: to bring her into the open, confirm her faith, and grant full restoration. The verse assures us that the Savior who notices one trembling believer in a throng still seeks personal, public acknowledgment of faith today.

(32) He looked round about.--The tense of the Greek verb implies a continued looking.

Verse 32. - He looked round about (περιεβλέπετο) - another favourite word of St. Mark.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He kept looking around
περιεβλέπετο (perieblepeto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4017: To look around on, survey. From peri and blepo; to look all around.

to see
ἰδεῖν (idein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

who
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

had done
ποιήσασαν (poiēsasan)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

this.
τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.


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