And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Parallel translations
- WEB Immediately the girl rose up and walked, for she was twelve years old. They were amazed with great amazement.
- BSB Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around. She was twelve years old, and at once they were utterly astounded.
- NKJV Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.
- NASB And immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astonished.
- NLT And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed.
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Immediately the twelve-year-old girl rises and walks, and all are utterly amazed.
Overview
The instant, complete restoration of life confirms Jesus' power over death beyond all doubt. The girl rises and walks, fully alive and well. The amazement of the witnesses points to the truth that Jesus is the Lord of life, a foretaste of resurrection hope in him.
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Cross-references · 5
- Mark 6:51And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
- Mark 7:37And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
- Mark 4:41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
- Mark 1:27And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
- Acts 3:10–13And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
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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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