And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
Parallel translations
- WEB They brought the boy in alive, and were greatly comforted.
- BSB And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.
- NKJV And they brought the young man in alive, and they were not a little comforted.
- NASB They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted.
- NLT Meanwhile, the young man was taken home alive and well, and everyone was greatly relieved.
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Quick answer
The believers bring the living young man home and are greatly comforted. The miracle strengthens the church's faith.
Overview
Eutychus is presented alive, removing all doubt about the reality of his death and restoration. The community's comfort flows from seeing God's power over death displayed among them. Such a sign assures believers that the same Lord who raised Jesus holds their lives, granting hope that reaches beyond the grave.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- 2 Th 2:16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
- 1 Th 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
- 2 Cor 1:4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
- 1 Th 5:11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
- 1 Th 4:18Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
- 1 Th 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
- Eph 6:22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
- Isa 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
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