Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. New Living Translation Her parents were overwhelmed, but Jesus insisted that they not tell anyone what had happened. English Standard Version And her parents were amazed, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened. Berean Standard Bible Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Berean Literal Bible And her parents were amazed; and He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. King James Bible And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. New King James Version And her parents were astonished, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened. New American Standard Bible Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. NASB 1995 Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. NASB 1977 And her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. Legacy Standard Bible And her parents were astounded, but He directed them to tell no one what had happened. Amplified Bible Her parents were greatly astonished [by the miracle]; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. Christian Standard Bible Her parents were astounded, but he instructed them to tell no one what had happened. Holman Christian Standard Bible Her parents were astounded, but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. American Standard Version And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done. Contemporary English Version Her parents were surprised, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. English Revised Version And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done. GOD'S WORD® Translation They were amazed. Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Good News Translation Her parents were astounded, but Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what had happened. International Standard Version Her parents were amazed, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Majority Standard Bible Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. NET Bible Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened. New Heart English Bible Her parents were amazed, but he commanded them to tell no one what had been done. Webster's Bible Translation And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. Weymouth New Testament Her parents were astounded; but He forbad them to mention the matter to any one. World English Bible Her parents were amazed, but he commanded them to tell no one what had been done. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand her parents were amazed, but He charged them to say to no one what had come to pass. Berean Literal Bible And her parents were amazed; and He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. Young's Literal Translation and her parents were amazed, but he charged them to say to no one what was come to pass. Smith's Literal Translation And her parents were affected in mind: and he proclaimed to them, to tell no one that having been done. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd her parents were astonished, whom he charged to tell no man what was done. Catholic Public Domain Version And her parents were stupefied. And he instructed them not to tell anyone what had happened. New American Bible Her parents were astounded, and he instructed them to tell no one what had happened. New Revised Standard Version Her parents were astounded; but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd her parents were amazed; but he warned them, not to tell any man what had happened. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And her parents were staggered, but he warned them not to tell anyone what had happened. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd her parents were amazed. But he charged them to tell no one what had been done. Godbey New Testament And her parents were delighted: and He commanded them to tell no one that which had taken place. Haweis New Testament And her parents were struck with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done. Mace New Testament and her parents were seized with astonishment: but he charg'd them not to let the fact be known to any one. Weymouth New Testament Her parents were astounded; but He forbad them to mention the matter to any one. Worrell New Testament And her parents were astonished. But He charged them to tell no one what had taken place. Worsley New Testament And her parents were exceedingly astonished: but He charged them to tell no one what was done. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Healing Touch of Jesus…55Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. 56 Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Cross References Mark 5:41-43 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. / Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat. Matthew 9:25-26 After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. / And the news about this spread throughout that region. 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 17:22-24 And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. / Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared. / Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is truth.” 2 Kings 4:32-37 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. ... 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. Matthew 8:4 Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” Mark 1:44 “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Luke 5:14 “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” John 2:11 Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. John 12:17-18 Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. / That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. Acts 26:8 Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? 1 Samuel 2:6 The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. Psalm 30:3 O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. Treasury of Scripture And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. he charged. Luke 5:14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Matthew 8:4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Matthew 9:30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. Jump to Previous Amazed Astonished Astounded Charged Commanded Forbad Full Instructed Matter Mention Mother Ordered Orders Parents WonderJump to Next Amazed Astonished Astounded Charged Commanded Forbad Full Instructed Matter Mention Mother Ordered Orders Parents WonderLuke 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 parents were astounded The reaction of the parents reflects the miraculous nature of the event. In the context of first-century Jewish culture, the raising of the dead was an extraordinary act that only God could perform, highlighting Jesus' divine authority. This miracle is one of several instances where Jesus demonstrates His power over life and death, reinforcing His identity as the Messiah. The astonishment of the parents can be compared to the reactions of others who witnessed Jesus' miracles, such as the disciples in the calming of the storm (Luke 8:25) and the crowd at the raising of the widow's son in Nain (Luke 7:16). but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who performs the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter from the dead. His authority over life and death is a key theme. 2. Jairus A synagogue leader whose faith in Jesus leads him to seek help for his dying daughter. His role highlights the importance of faith and desperation in seeking Jesus. 3. Jairus' Daughter The young girl who is raised from the dead by Jesus. Her resurrection is a testament to Jesus' divine power and compassion. 4. Jairus' Wife Present at the miracle, she shares in the astonishment and joy of her daughter's restoration to life. 5. The House of Jairus The setting for this miraculous event, symbolizing a place of transformation from mourning to joy. Teaching Points The Power of FaithJairus' approach to Jesus in faith, despite his position, teaches us the importance of humility and belief in Christ's power. Jesus' Authority Over Death This miracle underscores Jesus' divine authority, reminding us that He is sovereign over life and death. The Role of Witnesses Jesus instructs the parents not to tell anyone, which may seem counterintuitive. This highlights the importance of timing and God's plan in sharing testimonies. Astonishment and Worship The parents' astonishment should lead us to worship and reverence for Jesus' miraculous works in our lives. Confidentiality and Obedience Jesus' command for silence teaches us about obedience and the importance of following His instructions, even when we don't fully understand them.Verse 56. - He charged them that they should tell no man what was done. The enthusiasm in Galilee just then needed no extra spur. The crowds which followed him were increasing. The excitement, the Master felt, was unreal and evanescent; he wished rather to calm it than to increase it.
Greek 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. parents γονεῖς (goneis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1118: A begetter, father; plur: parents. From the base of ginomai; a parent. were astonished, ἐξέστησαν (exestēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1839: From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] ordered παρήγγειλεν (parēngeilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3853: To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. {not} to tell εἰπεῖν (eipein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. [anyone] μηδενὶ (mēdeni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing. what τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had happened. γεγονός (gegonos) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. Links Luke 8:56 NIVLuke 8:56 NLT Luke 8:56 ESV Luke 8:56 NASB Luke 8:56 KJV Luke 8:56 BibleApps.com Luke 8:56 Biblia Paralela Luke 8:56 Chinese Bible Luke 8:56 French Bible Luke 8:56 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 8:56 Her parents were amazed but he commanded (Luke Lu Lk) |
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