What does Matthew 14:36 mean?

Matthew 14:36 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 14:36 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

34And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

35And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

36And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

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