Matthew 9:23-25 And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,… 1. On the way to the Ruler's house, Jesus meets with an unlooked-for cause of delay. It must have been trying for the ruler to see Jesus stop and ask, "Who touched Me?" But he is patient. 2. Meanwhile chose at home are witnessing the death of the child. Unbelief says it is useless to trouble the Master any more. On our providential blessings the Lord writes death before He grants resurrection and life. Sight has gone; he must walk by faith.The dead child restored: — 1. Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life, and He restores out of death in all its stages. 2. Jesus bid them not to weep, because the maiden is not dead, but only asleep. The body sleeps, not the soul. 3. Christ raises her with His word; for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God and live. 4. Jesus commands that something be given her to eat. Let young converts be duly nourished by word and doctrine, then let them go and work for Christ. 5. The parents are enjoined to tell no man; they are to make no noise about her, but to keep the child and the matter quiet. She was to be brought up quietly in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (A. M. Stuart.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,WEB: When Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute players, and the crowd in noisy disorder, |
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