But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
Parallel translations
- WEB But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.
- KJV But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
- NKJV But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose.
- NASB But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him, and he got up.
- NLT But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
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Quick answer
Jesus takes the boy by the hand and raises him up, and he stands. Christ restores life where others saw only death.
Overview
The gentle but powerful act of taking the boy's hand and raising him recalls earlier healings and points ahead to resurrection. What appeared to be death becomes new life at Jesus' touch. The scene assures believers that the same Lord who conquers evil also raises up those who seem beyond hope, a foretaste of his resurrection power.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Mark 1:31So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
- Acts 3:7Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.
- Mark 1:41Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
- Mark 8:23So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked.
- Acts 9:41Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.
- Mark 5:41Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
- Isa 41:13For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
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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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