But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.
Parallel translations
- KJV But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
- BSB But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
- 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 1:31He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she served them.
- Acts 3:7He took him by the right hand, and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received strength.
- Mark 1:41Being moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, and touched him, and said to him, “I want to. Be made clean.”
- Mark 8:23He took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village. When he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he saw anything.
- Acts 9:41He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
- Mark 5:41Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha cumi!” which means, being interpreted, “Girl, I tell you, get up!”
- Isa 41:13For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. 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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