New International VersionBut he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!”
New Living TranslationThen Jesus took her by the hand and said in a loud voice, “My child, get up!”
English Standard VersionBut taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.”
Berean Standard BibleBut Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”
Berean Literal BibleAnd He having taken hold her of hand, called out, saying, "Child, arise!"
King James BibleAnd he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
New King James VersionBut He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.”
New American Standard BibleHe, however, took her by the hand and spoke forcefully, saying, “Child, arise!”
NASB 1995He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!”
NASB 1977He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!”
Legacy Standard BibleHe, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!”
Amplified BibleBut Jesus took hold of her hand and spoke, saying, “Child, arise!”
Christian Standard BibleSo he took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up! ”
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo He took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”
American Standard VersionBut he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.
Contemporary English VersionJesus took hold of the girl's hand and said, "Child, get up!"
English Revised VersionBut he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBut Jesus took her hand and called out, "Child, get up!"
Good News TranslationBut Jesus took her by the hand and called out, "Get up, child!"
International Standard VersionBut he took her hand and called out, "Young lady, get up!"
NET BibleBut Jesus gently took her by the hand and said, "Child, get up."
New Heart English BibleBut he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, "Child, arise."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
Weymouth New TestamentHe, however, took her by the hand and called aloud, "Child, awake!" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Jesus sent them all outside, took her by the hand, and called out, “Child, get up!”
World English BibleBut he put them all outside, and taking her by the hand, he called, saying, “Child, arise!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He having put all forth outside, and having taken hold of her hand, called, saying, “Child, arise”;
Berean Literal BibleAnd He having taken hold her of hand, called out, saying, "Child, arise!"
Young's Literal Translation and he having put all forth without, and having taken hold of her hand, called, saying, 'Child, arise;'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he having cast all without, and held firmly her hand, called, saying, Child, arise. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he taking her by the hand, cried out, saying: Maid, arise.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut he, taking her by the hand, cried out, saying, “Little girl, arise.”
New American BibleBut he took her by the hand and called to her, “Child, arise!”
New Revised Standard VersionBut he took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he put everybody out, and held her by her hand, and called her, and said, Little girl, arise.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBut he sent everyone outside and he held her by her hand and he called her, and he said, “Little girl, arise.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, and said: Child, arise.
Godbey New TestamentAnd having put all out, taking her by the hand, He spoke, saying, Child, arise.
Haweis New Testament
And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise!
Mace New Testament
but Jesus oblig'd them to withdraw; then grasping her hand, he said, my child, arise.
Weymouth New Testament
He, however, took her by the hand and called aloud, "Child, awake!"
Worrell New Testament
But He, taking her by the hand, called, saying,"Maiden, arise."
Worsley New Testament
But He turnedthem all out, and taking hold of her hand, calledto her, saying,Child, arise.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Healing Touch of Jesus… 53And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead. 54ButJesustookherby thehandand called out,“Child,get up!”55Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat.…
Cross References Mark 5:41Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
Matthew 9:25After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.
John 11:43-44After 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 9:40Then 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.
1 Kings 17:21-22Then 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 4:32-35When 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. ...
Matthew 8:15So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.
Mark 1:31So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
Luke 7:14-15Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.
John 5:28-29Do 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.
Acts 20:10But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!”
Matthew 11:5The 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.
Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
John 6:39-40And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. / For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”
1 Corinthians 15:52in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
Treasury of Scripture And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. he put. Luke 8:51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. Mark 5:40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. took. Jeremiah 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the daythat I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: Matthew 9:25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. Mark 1:31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. Maid. Luke 7:14,15 And he came and touched the bier: and they that barehim stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise… John 5:21,28,29 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneththem; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will… John 11:43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. Jump to Previous AloudAriseAwakeChildCriedForthHandHoldHoweverMaidMaidenOutsideTurnedJump to Next AloudAriseAwakeChildCriedForthHandHoldHoweverMaidMaidenOutsideTurnedLuke 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.But Jesus took her by the handIn the context of first-century Jewish culture, touching a dead body would render a person ceremonially unclean according to the Law ( Numbers 19:11). However, Jesus, who is the fulfillment of the Law, demonstrates His authority over ceremonial laws and death itself. This act of taking her by the hand signifies His compassion and willingness to engage personally with those in need. It also reflects the intimacy and personal nature of His miracles, as seen in other instances where He touches those He heals ( Mark 1:41, Matthew 8:3). and called out
The act of calling out is significant in demonstrating Jesus' authority. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses His voice to command nature, spirits, and even death (Mark 4:39,Luke 4:35). This reflects the power of God's Word, as seen in creation when God spoke the world into existence (Genesis 1). Jesus' voice carries divine authority, emphasizing His identity as the Son of God. “Child, get up!”
This command is a direct and powerful demonstration of Jesus' authority over life and death. The simplicity of His words highlights His divine power, as no elaborate ritual or incantation is needed. This mirrors other instances where Jesus raises the dead, such as the son of the widow of Nain (Luke 7:14) and Lazarus (John 11:43). It fulfills the prophetic imagery of the Messiah bringing life and restoration (Isaiah 26:19). Jesus' command to "get up" is also symbolic of spiritual awakening and resurrection, pointing to the ultimate resurrection at the end of the age (1 Corinthians 15:52). Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God, who performs a miraculous act of raising a young girl from the dead. His authority over life and death is a key theme. 2. Jairus' DaughterThe young girl who had died, prompting her father, Jairus, to seek Jesus' help. Her resurrection is a testament to Jesus' power and compassion. 3. JairusA synagogue leader who demonstrates faith in Jesus by seeking His help for his dying daughter. His role highlights the importance of faith and desperation in seeking divine intervention. 4. The House of JairusThe setting of this miracle, representing a place of mourning that is transformed into a place of joy through Jesus' intervention. 5. The CrowdThose who were present, including mourners and skeptics, who witness the miracle. Their presence underscores the public nature of Jesus' miracles and the varied responses to His power. Teaching Points Authority Over DeathJesus' command, "Child, get up!" demonstrates His divine authority over life and death, affirming His identity as the Son of God. Faith in ActionJairus' approach to Jesus in desperation and faith serves as a model for believers to seek Jesus earnestly in times of crisis. Compassion of ChristJesus' willingness to respond to Jairus' plea and His gentle approach to the girl highlight His compassion and personal care for individuals. Public WitnessThe presence of the crowd and the subsequent spread of the news of the miracle emphasize the importance of public testimony in the Christian faith. Hope in ResurrectionThis miracle foreshadows the ultimate resurrection hope for all believers, encouraging us to trust in Jesus' promise of eternal life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Luke 8:54?
2.How does Luke 8:54 demonstrate Jesus' authority over life and death?
3.What can we learn about faith from Jesus' command, "Child, get up"?
4.How does Luke 8:54 connect to other resurrection miracles in the Gospels?
5.How can we apply Jesus' example of calmness in crises to our lives?
6.What role does prayer play in experiencing God's power, as seen in Luke 8:54?
7.How does Luke 8:54 demonstrate Jesus' authority over life and death?
8.What cultural significance does Jesus' command in Luke 8:54 hold in first-century Judea?
9.How does Luke 8:54 align with the theme of faith in the Gospel of Luke?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 8?
11.(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?
12.What does the Bible say about near-death experiences?
13.Was Jairus' daughter dead when Jesus met him? Matthew 9:18 says yes, Mark 5:23 says no.
14.(Luke 8:1-3) How do we reconcile the mention of women financially supporting Jesus with the cultural norms that generally limited women's economic roles in that era?What Does Luke 8:54 Mean But Jesus- The scene has been tense: Jairus’s daughter has died, mourners are wailing, and hope seems gone. Then the text pivots with two simple words, “But Jesus.” - Whenever Scripture inserts that contrast (see “But God” inEphesians 2:4), it signals that divine intervention overrules human impossibility. -Mark 5:36 records Jesus telling Jairus, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” The same assurance undergirds what follows here. Jesus is not thwarted by death; He is Lord over it.
Took her by the hand- Jesus does not heal from a distance this time; He physically touches the lifeless girl. Touch communicates compassion and personal involvement. •Matthew 8:15—He touched Peter’s mother-in-law and the fever left her. •Isaiah 41:13—“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand.” - Under the Law, touching a corpse brought ceremonial uncleanness (Numbers 19:11). Jesus reverses the pollution: His holiness flows into the child; death’s defilement does not flow into Him.
And called out- The miracle is not only in His touch but in His authoritative word. Jesus “called out,” signaling audible command, not mere wishful thinking. •Psalm 33:9—“For He spoke, and it came to be.” •Isaiah 55:11—God’s word “will accomplish that for which I send it.” •John 11:43—Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!”; dead ears hear when the Creator speaks. - The life-giving voice that once said, “Let there be light,” now speaks directly into a darkened bedroom.
Child, get up!- The command is tender (“Child”) yet powerful (“get up!”). He addresses her as if rousing a sleeping daughter, underscoring that death is no obstacle to Him. •Mark 5:41 parallels, “Talitha koum!” meaning, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” •Acts 9:40 shows Peter copying his Master: “Tabitha, get up!” The apostles wielded the same resurrecting authority Christ entrusted to them. •Ephesians 5:14 applies the resurrection call spiritually: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” - Immediately,Luke 8:55 notes, “Her spirit returned, and at once she rose up,” proving that Christ’s spoken command penetrates even the boundary between life and death.
summaryLuke 8:54 showcases Jesus’ supremacy over death through a fourfold progression: the contrast that introduces divine intervention, the compassionate touch that defies ritual barriers, the authoritative voice that cannot be resisted, and the tender yet commanding call that awakens the dead. Each element reveals the Savior who personally enters our hopeless situations, speaks life where there is none, and proves that for Him, raising a child is as effortless as waking her from sleep.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.[Jesus]Αὐτὸς(Autos)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.tookκρατήσας(kratēsas)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2902:From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.herαὐτῆς(autēs)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.by theτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive 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.handχειρὸς(cheiros)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495:A hand.[and] called out,ἐφώνησεν(ephōnēsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5455:From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.“Child,Παῖς(Pais)Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3816:Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.get up!”ἔγειρε(egeire)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1453:(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.
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