Matthew 9:23

And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the flute players, and the crowd making a tumult,

ASV Byzantine Text

In The King James Version

And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

In Context

22But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

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

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for the skillful women, that they may come:

Matthew 11:17and saying, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed unto you, and ye did not mourn.

Luke 7:32They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another, and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed unto you, and ye did not weep.

Acts 9:39And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:19-27

The Ruler's Daughter Raised. 18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. 19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. 20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22 But Jesus… Read the whole commentary →

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