Matthew 9:25

"he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him."

Key Reflection

Jesus' statement that the girl was not truly dead but sleeping underscored his belief in the resurrection and challenged the fatalistic views of death prevalent among the people. Their ridicule highlights the profound spiritual difference between Jesus’ understanding of life and death and their limited perspective, foreshadowing both the skepticism surrounding miracles and the eventual acceptance of faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. He went in. With the father and mother, and three disciples, Mr 5:37-40. The maid arose. She returned to life. There could be no deception here. Parents could not be imposed on in such a case. Nor could such a multitude be deceived. The power of Jesus was undoubtedly shown to be sufficient to raise the dead. If he can restore the body to life, he can also the soul. A word from him can restore the soul to immortal life, so that it shall never see death. {i} "were put forth" 2 Ki 4:33 __________________________________________________________________

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