Note 1 at Mt. 9:20: It is interesting to note that this woman touched the hem of Jesus' garment. Considering the disciples' comment in Mark 5:31 that the people were thronging Him (i.e. to compress; crowd in on all sides), and the fact that the garments of Jesus' day were long, reaching nearly to the ground, it is hard to imagine how this woman could have been in any other position than on her hands and knees when she touched the hem. This reflects a determination and humility which are important elements of faith, but which many people desiring healing are not committed enough to give (cp. with Mk. 2:4 and Mk. 10:46- 52).