Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat. New Living Translation And at that moment her life returned, and she immediately stood up! Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat. English Standard Version And her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And he directed that something should be given her to eat. Berean Standard Bible Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. Berean Literal Bible And her spirit returned, and she arose immediately; and He directed to be given to her to eat. King James Bible And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. New King James Version Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat. New American Standard Bible And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He ordered that something be given her to eat. NASB 1995 And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. NASB 1977 And her spirit returned, and she rose immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. Legacy Standard Bible And her spirit returned, and she stood up immediately. And He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. Amplified Bible And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He ordered that she be given something to eat. Christian Standard Bible Her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then he gave orders that she be given something to eat. Holman Christian Standard Bible Her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then He gave orders that she be given something to eat. American Standard Version And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat. Contemporary English Version She came back to life and got right up. Jesus told them to give her something to eat. English Revised Version And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat. GOD'S WORD® Translation She came back to life and got up at once. He ordered her parents to give her something to eat. Good News Translation Her life returned, and she got up at once, and Jesus ordered them to give her something to eat. International Standard Version So her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then Jesus directed that she be given something to eat. NET Bible Her spirit returned, and she got up immediately. Then he told them to give her something to eat. New Heart English Bible Her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. He commanded that something be given to her to eat. Webster's Bible Translation And her spirit came again, and she arose immediately: and he commanded to give her food. Weymouth New Testament And her spirit returned, and instantly she stood up; and He directed them to give her some food. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHer spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. World English Bible Her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. He commanded that something be given to her to eat. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand her spirit came back, and she arose immediately, and He directed that there be given to her to eat; Berean Literal Bible And her spirit returned, and she arose immediately; and He directed to be given to her to eat. Young's Literal Translation and her spirit came back, and she arose presently, and he directed that there be given to her to eat; Smith's Literal Translation And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he ordered to give her to eat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And he bid them give her to eat. Catholic Public Domain Version And her spirit returned, and she immediately rose up. And he ordered them to give her something to eat. New American Bible Her breath returned and she immediately arose. He then directed that she should be given something to eat. New Revised Standard Version Her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then he directed them to give her something to eat. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and he commanded to give her something to eat. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And her spirit returned, and at once she arose, and he commanded them to give her food. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And he commanded that food should be given her. Godbey New Testament And her spirit returned, and she stood up immediately. And He commanded that something should be given to her to eat. Haweis New Testament And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her something to eat. Mace New Testament immediately she came to life, and rose up: and he order'd, that something should be given her to eat. Weymouth New Testament And her spirit returned, and instantly she stood up; and He directed them to give her some food. Worrell New Testament And her spirit returned to her, and she rose up instantly; and He commanded that something should be given to her to eat. Worsley New Testament And her spirit returned, and immediately she stood up: and He ordered something to be given her to eat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Healing Touch of Jesus…54But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” 55 Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. 56Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.… Cross References Mark 5:41-42 Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded. Matthew 9:25 After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Acts 9:40-41 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive. 1 Kings 17:21-22 Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. 2 Kings 4:32-35 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... Acts 20:10-12 But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!” / Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. / And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. John 5:21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Romans 4:17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit. 2 Corinthians 1:9 Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. Ephesians 2:5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! Treasury of Scripture And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. her spirit. 1 Kings 17:21-23 And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again… John 11:44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. and he. Luke 24:41-43 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? … Mark 5:43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. John 11:44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. Jump to Previous Commanded Directed Eat Food Her Immediately Instantly Jesus Meat Once Orders Rose Something Spirit Stood Straight StraightwayJump to Next Commanded Directed Eat Food Her Immediately Instantly Jesus Meat Once Orders Rose Something Spirit Stood Straight StraightwayLuke 8 1. Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.4. Jesus, after he had preached from place to place, 9. explains the parable of the sower, 16. and the candle; 19. declares who are his mother, and brothers; 22. rebukes the winds; 26. casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs; 37. is rejected by the Gadarenes; 43. heals the woman of her bleeding; 49. and raises Jairus's daughter from death. Her spirit returned This phrase indicates the miraculous nature of the event, as it signifies the restoration of life. In biblical terms, the "spirit" often refers to the life force or breath given by God (Genesis 2:7). The return of the spirit signifies divine intervention, affirming Jesus' authority over life and death. This miracle is a testament to Jesus' power, similar to the raising of Lazarus (John 11:43-44) and the widow's son at Nain (Luke 7:14-15). It fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah bringing life (Isaiah 26:19). and at once she got up And He directed that she be given something to eat Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is performing a miracle by raising a young girl from the dead. His authority over life and death is a key theme. 2. The Young Girl The daughter of Jairus, a synagogue leader, who had died but was brought back to life by Jesus. Her resurrection is a testament to Jesus' divine power. 3. Jairus A synagogue leader who sought Jesus' help for his dying daughter. His faith in Jesus' ability to heal is significant in this account. 4. The Crowd Those who were present at Jairus' house, including mourners and possibly skeptics, who witnessed the miracle. 5. The Disciples Jesus' followers who were likely present and witnessed this miracle, further solidifying their understanding of His divine nature. Teaching Points The Power of Jesus Over DeathJesus' ability to raise the dead confirms His divine authority and power, offering hope of eternal life to believers. Faith in Action Jairus' approach to Jesus in faith, despite his daughter's death, serves as a model for believers to trust in Jesus' power and timing. The Importance of Physical Needs Jesus' instruction to give the girl something to eat highlights the importance of caring for physical needs, even after spiritual or miraculous events. Witnessing Miracles The presence of witnesses to the miracle underscores the importance of sharing testimonies of God's work in our lives to strengthen the faith of others. Compassion and Restoration Jesus' actions demonstrate His compassion and desire to restore not just life, but wholeness, to individuals and families. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8Is your heart truly repentant, beyond outward appearances? (Luke 8:40–56) What evidence supports the claim that Jairus’s daughter was literally raised from the dead, and why isn’t there corroborating historical documentation? How can Jesus be 'led by the Spirit' yet encounter direct temptation from the devil (Luke 4:1)? Is bread alone sufficient for man's survival?(55) Her spirit came again.--The precise form of expression is peculiar to St. Luke, and is, perhaps, characteristic of the more accurate phraseology that belonged to him as a physician. Verse 55. - He commanded to give her meat. She had been grievously ill, sick, we know, even to death; and now that the old strength and health had come back again, the Master felt she would at once, after her long abstinence, need food. 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