Mat 9:18, Mar 6:5-7, 32, 16:18, Luk 4:40, Act 19:11 | Barnes | STEP | Verses 18-26. The account contained in these verses is also recorded, with some additional circumstances, in . Verse 18. There came a certain ruler. Mark and Luke say that his name was Jairus, and that he was a ruler of the synagogue ; that is, one of the elders to whom was committed the care of the synagogue. . And worshipped him . That is, fell down before him, or expressed his respect for him by a token of profound regard. . My daughter is even now dead . Luke says that this was his only daughter, and that she was twelve years of age. Mark and Luke say that she was at the point of death, and that information of her actual death was brought to him by one who was sent by the ruler of the synagogue, while Jesus was going. Matthew combined the two facts, and stated the representation which was made to Jesus, without stopping particularly to exhibit the manner in which it was done. In a summary way he says that the ruler communicated the information. Luke and Mark, dwelling more particularly on the circumstances, state at length the way in which it was done; that is, by himself stating, in a hurry, that she was about to die , or dying , and then in a few moments sending word that she was dead . The Greek word, rendered is even now dead , does not of necessity mean, as our translation would express, that she had actually expired, but only that she was dying or about to die. Compare . It is likely that a father, in these circumstances, would use a word as nearly expressing actual death as would be consistent with the fact that she was alive. The passage may be expressed thus: "My daughter was so sick that she must be, by this time, dead." Come and lay thy hand upon her . It was customary for the Jewish prophets, in conferring favours, to lay their hand on the person benefited. Jesus had probably done so also, and the ruler had probably witnessed the fact. (z) "While he spake" (a) "shall live"

Matthew 9:18

Verses 18-26. The account contained in these verses is also recorded, with some additional circumstances, in Mk 5:22-43, Lk 8:41-56.

Verse 18. There came a certain ruler. Mark and Luke say that his name was Jairus, and that he was a ruler of the synagogue; that is, one of the elders to whom was committed the care of the synagogue. Mt 4:23.

And worshipped him. That is, fell down before him, or expressed his respect for him by a token of profound regard. Mt 2:2.

My daughter is even now dead. Luke says that this was his only daughter, and that she was twelve years of age. Mark and Luke say that she was at the point of death, and that information of her actual death was brought to him by one who was sent by the ruler of the synagogue, while Jesus was going. Matthew combined the two facts, and stated the representation which was made to Jesus, without stopping particularly to exhibit the manner in which it was done. In a summary way he says that the ruler communicated the information. Luke and Mark, dwelling more particularly on the circumstances, state at length the way in which it was done; that is, by himself stating, in a hurry, that she was about to die, or dying, and then in a few moments sending word that she was dead. The Greek word, rendered is even now dead, does not of necessity mean, as our translation would express, that she had actually expired, but only that she was dying or about to die. Compare Gen 48:21. It is likely that a father, in these circumstances, would use a word as nearly expressing actual death as would be consistent with the fact that she was alive. The passage may be expressed thus: "My daughter was so sick that she must be, by this time, dead."

Come and lay thy hand upon her. It was customary for the Jewish prophets, in conferring favours, to lay their hand on the person benefited. Jesus had probably done so also, and the ruler had probably witnessed the fact.

(z) "While he spake" Mk 5:22, Lk 8:41 (a) "shall live" Jn 9:22,25

Mark 6:5-7

Verse 5.

(y) "And he could there" Gen 19:22, Mk 9:23 Verse 6.

(z) "And he marvelled" Isa 59:16, Jer 2:11 (a) "And he went" Mt 9:35, Lk 13:22, Acts 10:38 Verse 7. By two and two. In order that they might support and encourage each other in their work. Amidst the trials and opposition which they would meet with, mutual counsel and aid would greatly lighten their burdens, and alleviate their calamities. Mutual counsel might also contribute to their success, and lead to united plans to advance the kingdom of the Redeemer. Jesus here, as in all the work of religion, consulted at the same time the happiness and usefulness of his disciples. Nor are they ever separated. Whatever contributes to the usefulness of the people, produces also their happiness; or, in other words, the secret of being happy, is to be useful.

(b) "And he called unto him" Mt 10:1, Mk 3:13, Lk 9:1, 10:3

Mark 6:32

Verses 32-44. Mt 14:13 and Mt 14:14-21

Verse 32. By ship. By a boat, a small vessel.

Privately. Without making their plan known. They intended to go privately. It appears, however, that their intention became known, and multitudes followed them.

Mark 16:18

Verse 18. They shall take up serpents. When it is necessary for the sake of establishing religion, they shall handle poisonous reptiles without injury: thus showing that God was with him, to keep them from harm. This was literally fulfilled when Paul shook the viper from his hand. See Acts 28:5,6.

Any deadly thing. Any poison usually causing death.

Shall not hurt them. There is a similar promise in Isa 43:2.

They shall lay hands on the sick, etc. See instances of this in the Acts of the Apostles, Acts 3:6,7, 5:15, etc.

(g) "serpents" Lk 10:19, Acts 28:5 (h) "they shall lay" Acts 5:15,16, 28:8, Jas 5:14,15

Luke 4:40

Verse 40. No entry from BARNES for this verse.

Acts 19:11

Verse 11. Special Miracles. Miracles that were remarkable; that were not common, or that were very unusual, ουταςτυχουσας. This expression is classic Greek. Thus Longinus says of Moses, that he was no common man. ουχοτυχωνανηρ.

(|) "special" "signal" (g) "miracles" Mk 16:20