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Matthew 9:25

What does Matthew 9:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:25 means

After the disbelieving crowd is put out of the house, Jesus enters, takes the young girl by the hand, and she immediately rises. This act demonstrates Jesus' direct and intimate power over death, confirming His earlier statement that she was merely "sleeping." Her instantaneous resurrection is a profound miracle, tangible proof of Jesus' divine authority and His ultimate victory over the power of the grave, bringing new life where there was only sorrow.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But when the crowd was put forth, he entered in, and took her by the hand; and the damsel arose.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But when the crowd was put forth, he entered in, and took her by the hand; and the damsel arose.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But when the people were sent out, he went in and took her by the hand; and the girl got up.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

but, when the multitude was put forth, having gone in, he took hold of her hand, and the damsel arose,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when the multitude was put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand. And the maid arose.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But when the crowd had been put out, he went in and took her hand; and the damsel rose up.

Context

This verse describes the culminating moment of the first miracle in this two-part narrative. It directly follows Jesus putting out the disbelieving crowd, creating an intimate space for the miracle. His action of taking her hand and her immediate resurrection is the powerful, undeniable proof of His authority over death, fulfilling the ruler's faith and leading to widespread fame.

v.24he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

v.25This passage

v.26And the fame hereof went forth into all that land.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Kings 4:32

    And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.

  • Mark 5:41

    And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise.

  • Mark 1:31

    and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

  • Mark 8:23

    And he took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, Seest thou aught?

  • Acts 9:40

    But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

  • Luke 8:54

    But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.

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