And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
Parallel translations
- WEB He came to the synagogue ruler’s house, and he saw an uproar, weeping, and great wailing.
- BSB When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.
- NKJV Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly.
- NASB They *came to the house of the synagogue official, and He *saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing.
- NLT When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw much commotion and weeping and wailing.
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Quick answer
At the house Jesus finds an uproar of weeping and loud wailing.
Overview
The scene of mourners confirms that the girl has truly died, with the customary loud lamentation underway. The commotion sets the reality of death against the calm authority of Jesus. He enters not as one defeated by death but as its Master.
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Cross-references · 6
- Luke 8:52–53And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
- Matt 9:23–24And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
- Mark 5:22And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
- Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
- Matt 11:17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
- Jer 9:17–20Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come:
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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