After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.
Parallel translations
- WEB But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
- KJV But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
- NKJV But when the crowd was put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
- NASB But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up.
- NLT After the crowd was put outside, however, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up!
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Quick answer
Jesus takes the dead girl by the hand and she rises. He demonstrates absolute authority over death with a simple touch.
Overview
After clearing the scoffing crowd, Jesus takes the girl's hand and she gets up, fully restored to life. The quiet act displays power belonging to God alone. This raising prefigures the resurrection Christ secures for all who trust him, proving he is Lord over the last enemy, death.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
- Luke 8:54But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”
- 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.
- Mark 5:41Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
- 2 Kgs 4:32–36When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.
- 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 9:40–41Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
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