Matthew 9:23
New International Version
When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes,

New Living Translation
When Jesus arrived at the official’s home, he saw the noisy crowd and heard the funeral music.

English Standard Version
And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,

Berean Standard Bible
When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having come into the ruler's house and having seen the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,

King James Bible
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

New King James Version
When Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd wailing,

New American Standard Bible
When Jesus came into the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd in noisy disorder,

NASB 1995
When Jesus came into the official’s house, and saw the flute-players and the crowd in noisy disorder,

NASB 1977
And when Jesus came into the official’s house, and saw the flute-players, and the crowd in noisy disorder,

Legacy Standard Bible
And when Jesus came into the official’s house, and saw the flute-players and the crowd in noisy disorder,

Amplified Bible
When Jesus came to the ruler’s house, and saw the flute players [who were professional, hired mourners] and the [grieving] crowd making an uproar,

Christian Standard Bible
When Jesus came to the leader’s house, he saw the flute players and a crowd lamenting loudly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Jesus came to the leader’s house, He saw the flute players and a crowd lamenting loudly.

American Standard Version
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute-players, and the crowd making a tumult,

Contemporary English Version
When Jesus went into the home of the official and saw the musicians and the crowd of mourners,

English Revised Version
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute-players, and the crowd making a tumult,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus came to the [synagogue] leader's house. He saw flute players and a noisy crowd.

Good News Translation
Then Jesus went into the official's house. When he saw the musicians for the funeral and the people all stirred up,

International Standard Version
When Jesus came to the official's house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,

Majority Standard Bible
When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.

NET Bible
When Jesus entered the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the disorderly crowd,

New Heart English Bible
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute players, and the crowd in noisy disorder,

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

Weymouth New Testament
Entering the Ruler's house, Jesus saw the flute-players and the crowd loudly wailing,

World English Bible
When Jesus came into the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd in noisy disorder,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus having come into the house of the ruler, and having seen the pipers and the multitude making tumult,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having come into the ruler's house and having seen the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus having come to the house of the ruler, and having seen the minstrels and the multitude making tumult,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having come into the ruler's house, and seeing the flute players and the crowd making an uproar,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Jesus was come into the house of the ruler, and saw the minstrels and the multitude making a rout,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Jesus had arrived in the house of the ruler, and he had seen the musicians and the tumultuous crowd,

New American Bible
When Jesus arrived at the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion,

New Revised Standard Version
When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Jesus arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, and saw the singers and the excited crowds.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yeshua came to the house of the ruler, and he saw chanters and a crowd that was upset.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when Jesus came into the house of the ruler, and saw the minstrels and the multitude making lamentation,

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus having come into the house of the ruler, and seeing the flute-players, and the weeping crowd,

Haweis New Testament
And when Jesus was come into the ruler’s house, and saw the flute-players, and a multitude confusedly lamenting,

Mace New Testament
When Jesus came to the ruler's house, he found a set of flute-players and a crowd of people making a lamentable cry,

Weymouth New Testament
Entering the Ruler's house, Jesus saw the flute-players and the crowd loudly wailing,

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus, having come into the house of the ruler, and seeing the flute-players and the multitude making a tumult,

Worsley New Testament
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the musicians, and the people in confusion;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Healing Touch of Jesus
22Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour. 23When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd. 24“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.…

Cross References
Mark 5:38-40
When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly. / He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.” / And they laughed at Him. After He had put them all outside, He took the child’s father and mother and His own companions, and went in to see the child.

Luke 8:51-53
When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother. / Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.” / And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

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 9:39-41
So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them. / 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.

John 11:33-44
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. ...

1 Kings 17:19-23
But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. / Then he cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, have You also brought tragedy on this widow who has opened her home to me, by causing her son to die?” / 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!” ...

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

John 5:28-29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.

Jeremiah 31:13
Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.

Psalm 30:11
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

Job 5:11
He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Hebrews 11:35
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.


Treasury of Scripture

And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

into.

Matthew 9:18,19
While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live…

Mark 5:35-38
While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? …

Luke 8:49-51
While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master…

the minstrels.

Matthew 11:17
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

2 Chronicles 35:25
And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations.

Jeremiah 9:17-20
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come: …

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Matthew 9
1. Jesus heals a paralytic
9. calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;
10. eats with tax collectors and sinners;
14. defends his disciples for not fasting;
20. cures the sick woman;
23. raises Jairus' daughter from death;
27. gives sight to two blind men;
32. heals a mute man possessed of a demon;
36. and has compassion on the multitude.














When Jesus entered
This phrase marks a significant moment of divine intervention. The Greek word for "entered" is "εἰσελθών" (eiselthōn), which implies a purposeful and authoritative entrance. Jesus' entry into the scene is not just physical but also spiritual, symbolizing the arrival of hope and divine power into a situation of despair. Historically, Jesus' movements were deliberate, often challenging societal norms and expectations, as He brought the Kingdom of God into everyday life.

the house of the synagogue leader
The "house" here is not just a physical structure but represents the personal and familial domain of the synagogue leader, a man of significant social and religious standing. The Greek term "οἰκίαν" (oikian) can denote a household, emphasizing the personal impact of Jesus' ministry. The synagogue leader, likely Jairus as identified in parallel accounts, signifies the intersection of faith and authority, where personal desperation meets divine intervention. This setting underscores the reach of Jesus' ministry, extending beyond the marginalized to those in positions of influence.

He saw the flute players
Flute players were customary at Jewish funerals, providing a mournful soundtrack to the grieving process. The Greek word "αὐλητάς" (aulētas) refers to musicians who played wind instruments, a practice rooted in cultural traditions of lamentation. Their presence indicates that the situation was perceived as hopeless, with death seemingly having the final word. Jesus' observation of the flute players sets the stage for a dramatic reversal, as He prepares to transform mourning into joy.

and the noisy crowd
The "noisy crowd" is described by the Greek word "θορυβούμενον" (thoryboumenon), suggesting a tumultuous and chaotic scene. This crowd, likely composed of professional mourners and onlookers, reflects the communal nature of grief in ancient Jewish culture. Their noise symbolizes the overwhelming nature of human sorrow and the finality of death. Yet, in the presence of Jesus, this noise is about to be silenced by the power of His word, illustrating the peace and order He brings into chaos.

(23-26) The other Gospels fill up the gap. While our Lord was speaking the words of promise to the woman, messengers came from the house of Jairus, reporting that the child was dead. They whisper to him, using the self-same words as had been used by the friends of the centurion, "Why troublest thou the Teacher any further?" And Jesus turns, and speaks words of comfort to the father's heart: "Be not afraid, only believe." They come to the house, and He suffers none to enter but the father and mother, and Peter, James, and John, who now, for the first time, are chosen from among the chosen, for the special blessedness of being with Him in the greater and more solemn moments of His ministry; and as they enter, the preparations for the funeral--always following in the East a few hours after death--are already begun. Minstrels are there, with a crowd of real or hired mourners, raising their wailing cries. And then, in the calmness of conscious power, He bids them withdraw, "for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth." To Him the death, though real, was yet but as a sleep, for He, as afterwards in the case of Lazarus (John 11:11), had come to awaken her even out of that sleep. And then, with the heartlessness and unbelief natural to hireling mourners, they "laughed Him to scorn." They were too familiar with many forms of death to be mistaken as to its outward signs. And then He entered, with the five, as before, into the chamber of death, where the body was laid out for the burial, and grasped her hands, and uttered the words, of which St. Mark gives the Aramaic form, Talitha cumi, "Damsel, I say to thee, Arise," and "immediately she arose, and walked." St. Luke, again with a touch of medical precision, reports the fact in the form, "her spirit," or "her breath, returned," and, with St. Mark, records that our Lord commanded that "something should be given her to eat." The restored life was dependent, after the supernatural work had been completed, upon natural laws, and there was the risk of renewed exhaustion. As in other cases, He charged the parents that they should not make it known. It was not good for the spiritual or the bodily life of the girl that she should be the object of the visits of an idle curiosity; and yet, in spite of the command, the fame of the act spread abroad through all that country.

Verse 23. - And. During the incident of the healing of the woman news had come (parallel passages) to the ruler that his daughter was actually dead, and that it was useless to trouble the Teacher any more. But man's extremity is ever Christ's opportunity. When Jesus came into the ruler's house. Accompanied by only Peter, James, and John (parallel passages), and the parents (Luke). And saw. Apparently from outside the room (cf. ver. 25). The minstrels; flute-players (Revised Version); τοὺς αὐλητάς. For musicians as mourners, cf. 2 Chronicles 35:25. The Mishna ('Kethub.,' 4:4: vide Lightfoot, 'Hor. Hebr.,' in loc.) says, "Even the poorest among the Israelites [his wife being dead] will afford her not less than two pipes, and one woman to make lamentation." And the people - a mere crowd (Revised Version); ὄχλος - making a noise; tumult (Revised Version). There was confusion as well as sound, as Mark indicates still more dearly.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

entered
ἐλθὼν (elthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ruler’s
ἄρχοντος (archontos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first.

house,
οἰκίαν (oikian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.

He saw
ἰδὼν (idōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

flute players
αὐλητὰς (aulētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 834: A flute-player. From auleo; a flute-player.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

noisy
θορυβούμενον (thoryboumenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2350: From thorubos; to be in tumult, i.e. Disturb, clamor.

crowd.
ὄχλον (ochlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.


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