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Matthew 9:19

What does Matthew 9:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:19 means

Responding immediately to the ruler's plea, Jesus arises and follows him. His disciples also accompany Him. This swift and compassionate action demonstrates Jesus' readiness to minister to those in need, especially in moments of great distress and sorrow, affirming His divine empathy and power over death. His willingness to go to the ruler's house indicates His commitment to personal involvement in people's suffering.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus got up and went after him, and so did his disciples.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus having risen, did follow him, also his disciples,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus rising up followed him, with his disciples.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus rose up and followed him, and [so did] his disciples.

Context

This verse describes Jesus' immediate and compassionate response to the ruler's desperate plea. It directly follows the ruler's request for his daughter's healing, showing Jesus' willingness to act. This movement towards the ruler's house is pivotal, setting the physical scene for the two miracles that will unfold in rapid succession, highlighting Jesus' constant availability and readiness to minister.

v.18While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

v.19This passage

v.20And behold, a woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the border of his garment:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 8:7

    And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

  • Acts 10:38

    even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

  • Galatians 6:9

    And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

  • John 4:34

    Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.

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