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

Matthew 11:5 Prophetic fulfillment

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 5:41 Parallel

Mark's account adds Jesus's Aramaic command 'Talitha cumi,' highlighting the personal, authoritative call to the dead girl.

Luke 8:54 Parallel

Luke records Jesus saying 'Child, arise' and her spirit returned, emphasizing the authority of his word over death.

Acts 9:40 Parallel

Peter, like Jesus, raises a dead woman by commanding her to arise, echoing Jesus's power over death.

Acts 9:41 Parallel

Peter gives Tabitha his hand and raises her up, mirroring Jesus taking the girl's hand to help her rise.

Mark 5:40 Parallel

Mark adds the Aramaic phrase 'Talitha cumi,' echoing the intimate command that accompanies the physical raising of the girl.

Mark 1:31 Parallel

Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law by taking her hand and lifting her—same gesture, though a healing rather than resurrection.

Mark 9:27 Parallel

Jesus takes a possessed boy by the hand and lifts him up—same action, but for healing from a spirit, not raising the dead.