So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples.
- KJV And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
- BSB So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples.
- NASB Jesus got up from the table and began to accompany him, along with His disciples.
- NLT So Jesus and his disciples got up and went with him.
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Quick answer
Jesus immediately rises and goes with the ruler. His readiness shows his compassion toward those who come to him in faith.
Overview
Without hesitation Jesus responds to the grieving father's plea, accompanied by his disciples. His willingness to go displays the gracious accessibility of the Lord. The journey will be interrupted by another act of mercy, showing that no need escapes his attention.
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Cross-references · 4
- Acts 10:38even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
- Gal 6:9–10Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.
- John 4:34Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.
- Matt 8:7Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”
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