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Her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. He commanded that something be given to her to eat.
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Miracles and Ordinary Means
Commentators highlight that Jesus performed the miracle of resurrection but then commanded her parents to use ordinary means—food—to sustain her life. This reveals a divine principle: God acts supernaturally, but we are still called to use the natural means He provides for growth and sustenance, both physically and spiritually.
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Her spirit returned (επεστρεψεν το πνευμα αυτης). The life came back to her at once.
Be given her to eat (…
19th Century
Anglican
Her spirit came again.—The precise form of expression is peculiar to St. Luke, and is, perhaps, characteristic of the mor…
Baptist
And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.
Do note here the word "straightway." Just …
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Occasionally Jesus selected Peter, James, and John alone to be with him —e.g., at the Transfiguration (9:28) and in Gethsemane ([Reference Mark 14:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And her spirit came again Her soul, which was departed from her, upon the all-powerful voice of Christ, returned to …
Presbyterian
Let us not complain of a crowd, and a throng, and a hurry, as long as we are in the way of our duty, and doing good; but otherwise, every wise man …
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