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Verse 53

Luke 8:53

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Berean Standard Bible

And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Bible in Basic English

And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Free Bible Version

They laughed at him, because they knew that she was dead.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they laught him to scorne, knowing that she was dead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

One Unity Resource Bible

They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead.

Translation for Translators

The people laughed at him, because they knew that the girl was dead.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.

Noah Webster Bible

And they derided him, knowing that she was dead.

World English Bible

They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead.

Young's Literal Translation

and they were deriding him, knowing that she did die;

Context

The Healing Touch of Jesus

⁵²Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.”⁵³And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

Summary

In Luke 8:53, Jesus demonstrates His power over death by raising a young girl back to life. This miracle showcases His authority and compassion, revealing that nothing is impossible for Him. It also serves as a reminder of the hope and restoration that Jesus brings, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable circumstances. The faith of the girl's parents, who trusted in Jesus despite the girl's death, is a testament to the importance of unwavering faith in Christ. Ultimately, this miracle points to Jesus as the source of life and the conqueror of death, offering comfort and assurance to believers.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he put them all out,.... Of the room, where the maiden lay, all the mourners and pipers; all excepting the parents of the child, and his three disciples, This clause is left out in the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions; nor was it in two of Beza's ancient copies, and in two of Stephens's; but in the rest, and in the other versions: and took hereby the hand, and called, saying; in the Syriac language, "Talitha cumi", as in Mar 5:41 Maid, arise; See Gill on Mar 5:41.

Luke 8:53

The Healing Touch of Jesus

⁵²Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.”⁵³And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

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Berean Standard Bible

And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Bible in Basic English

And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Free Bible Version

They laughed at him, because they knew that she was dead.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they laught him to scorne, knowing that she was dead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

One Unity Resource Bible

They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead.

Translation for Translators

The people laughed at him, because they knew that the girl was dead.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.

Noah Webster Bible

And they derided him, knowing that she was dead.

World English Bible

They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead.

Young's Literal Translation

and they were deriding him, knowing that she did die;