Matthew 9:25
But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Cross-references
This verse lists raising the dead as a sign of the Messiah, showing that Jairus's daughter's resurrection confirms Jesus's identity.
Elisha similarly raises a child by stretching over him and taking his hand, prefiguring Jesus's resurrection miracle.
Mark's account adds Jesus's Aramaic command 'Talitha cumi,' highlighting the personal, authoritative call to the dead girl.
Luke records Jesus saying 'Child, arise' and her spirit returned, emphasizing the authority of his word over death.
Peter, like Jesus, raises a dead woman by commanding her to arise, echoing Jesus's power over death.
Peter gives Tabitha his hand and raises her up, mirroring Jesus taking the girl's hand to help her rise.
Mark adds the Aramaic phrase 'Talitha cumi,' echoing the intimate command that accompanies the physical raising of the girl.
Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law by taking her hand and lifting her—same gesture, though a healing rather than resurrection.
Jesus takes a possessed boy by the hand and lifts him up—same action, but for healing from a spirit, not raising the dead.