Paul Kretzmann Commentary - Luke 8:49 - 8:56

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Paul Kretzmann Commentary - Luke 8:49 - 8:56


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The raising of the daughter of Jairus:

v. 49. While He yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

v. 50. But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, Pear not; believe only, and she shall be made whole.

v. 51. And when He came into the house, He suffered no man to go in save Peter and James and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.

v. 52. And all wept, and bewailed her; but He said, "Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

v. 53. And they laughed Him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

v. 54. And He put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

v. 55. And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway/ and He commanded to give her meat.

v. 56. And her parents were astonished; but He charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

The matter with the woman had delayed Jesus for some time, and this was altogether in line with His plans. For now one of the servants of the ruler of the synagogue came and told Jairus that his daughter had really died, adding that he should no longer vex the Master, should in no way bother Him anymore. All help was now too late. But Jesus wanted to strengthen the faith of the distracted father, and therefore calmly told him: Fear not, only believe. Mistrust, suspicion, fear is an enemy of faith. For faith demands a trust with all the heart, with all the soul, and with all the mind. Even when the last breath has been drawn and one of our loved ones lies quiet in death, even then trust must not be thrown away. Faith reaches beyond the grave. In the house of Jairus everything was in commotion. The official mourners had arrived as early as this and were making the day hideous with their noises, with their weeping and wailing. And when Jesus sternly bade them desist from their weeping, they called out to Him in derision, knowing that the girl had really died. But Jesus cleared the house, taking only the parents and three of His disciples into the room where the child lay dead. He there took hold of her hand, saying, at the same time, in the Aramaic language: Maid, arise. And at once her spirit, which had left her body, returned to her. She could get up immediately. She was returned to complete health. She needed food, probably having been without it for some time during the sickness, and she was able to take it. The parents were extremely amazed at the miracle which was done before their eyes to their beloved daughter. But Christ retained His calm manner, merely impressing upon them the necessity of keeping the fact for themselves. He wanted no advertising of this miracle, especially not at this time. Jesus of Nazareth has life in Himself and gives it to whomsoever He will. With His human voice He called back this girl from death. The human nature of Christ possesses the full powers of life also in the state of humiliation. Therefore we have in Jesus, the Savior, a Lord that can and does deliver from death. When Christ, our Life, will be revealed on that Great Day, then He, by His almighty voice, will call us and all the dead out of the grave, and will give to all believers in Him eternal, glorious life.

Summary.Jesus, continuing His ministry in Galilee, teaches in parables, calms the storm on the sea, heals a demoniac in the country of the Gadarenes, cures the woman with an issue, and raises the daughter of Jairus.