Mark 5:43

"Immediately the girl rose up and walked, for she was twelve years old. They were amazed with great amazement."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the miraculous nature of Jesus' healing, as a young girl’s immediate and complete recovery from a fatal illness is both astonishing and symbolic of divine power overcoming human limitations. The girl's age adds to the wonder, suggesting that such faith and its rewards are accessible even to the youngest believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 43. Something should be given her to eat. "He had raised her by extraordinary power, but he willed that she should be sustained by ordinary means." He also in this gave full evidence that she was really restored to life and health. The changes were great, sudden, and certain. There could be no illusion. So when the Saviour had risen, he gave evidence of his own resurrection, by eating with his disciples, Joh 21:1-13. {s} "charged" Mt 8:4; 12:16-18; Mr 3:12; Lu 5:14 __________________________________________________________________

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