Matthew 9:18

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

Matthew 9:18 - Amplified Bible

While He was talking this way to them, behold, a ruler entered and, kneeling down, worshiped Him, saying, My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will come to life.

Matthew 9:18 - American Standard Version

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

Matthew 9:18 - Bible in Basic English

While he was saying these things to them, there came a ruler and gave him worship, saying, My daughter is even now dead; but come and put your hand on her, and she will come back to life.

Matthew 9:18 - Darby Bible

As he spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler coming in did homage to him, saying, My daughter has by this died; but come and lay thy hand upon her and she shall live.

Matthew 9:18 - English Standard Version

While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live."

Matthew 9:18 - King James Version

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.

Matthew 9:18 - La Biblia de las Americas

Mientras les decìa estas cosas, he aquì, vino un oficial de la sinagoga y se postrò delante de El, diciendo: Mi hija acaba de morir; pero ven y pon tu mano sobre ella, y vivirá.

Matthew 9:18 - The Message

As he finished saying this, a local official appeared, bowed politely, and said, "My daughter has just now died. If you come and touch her, she will live." Jesus got up and went with him, his disciples following along.

Matthew 9:18 - New American Standard Bible

While He was saying these things to them, a {synagogue} official came and bowed down before Him, and said, "My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live."

Matthew 9:18 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Mientras Jesùs les decìa estas cosas, vino un oficial de la sinagoga y se postrò delante de El, diciendo: "Mi hija acaba de morir; pero ven y pon Tu mano sobre ella, y vivirá."

Matthew 9:18 - World English Bible

While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live."

Matthew 9:18 - Young's Living Translation

While he is speaking these things to them, lo, a ruler having come, was bowing to him, saying that `My daughter just now died, but, having come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.`

Matthew 9:18 - Additional Comments

See the note on Mark 5:22.
This ruler took a great risk, not only to come visit Jesus, but to fall down and worship Him. Yet, I expect it was an easy decision, since his daughter's life was at risk. Otherwise, it's very likely he may never have come to Jesus! If only people could come to Jesus without requiring extreme conditions sometimes. Ah yes, but if only we would draw closer to Jesus without extreme conditions!
What faith this man had! Jesus did not make it a practice to raise people from the dead, yet this ruler knew He could do it!
See, in verses 18-38, Jesus showed individual things he values for us. Plus, overall, he shows how He values us, and how we are to value others. Not only do we see Jesus seeking these things for others, but we also should be working to see how we can have these same affects in others.
- Vss 18-19, 23-6: Life, family, loved ones are important
- Vss 20-22: Health is important
- Vss 27-31: Being whole physically is important
- Vss 36-38: Being whole spiritually is important

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