Matthew 9:23
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the musicians, and the people in confusion;
1770 John Worsley NT
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
24He saith unto them, Retire; for the child is not dead, but asleep. And they laughed at Him.
Cross References
Matthew 11:17and calling to their companions, and saying "We have sung and ye have not danced; we have mourned, and ye have not lamented:"
Luke 7:32and to what are they like? they are like children sitting in the market-place, and calling to one another, and saying, "We have played pleasant tunes to you, and ye have not danced; we have sung mournful ones and ye have not wept:"
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose, and went with them: and when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood round him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made when 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 →