But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
Parallel translations
- WEB But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised 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 1:31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
- Acts 3:7And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
- Mark 1:41And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
- Mark 8:23And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
- Acts 9:41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
- Mark 5:41And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
- Isa 41:13For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
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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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