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Luke 8:56 Cross-References
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“And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.”
Luke 8:56 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 8:56
And her parents were astonished (καὶ ἐξέστησαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτῆς)—the verb existēmi (astonished, amazed) literally means 'to stand outside oneself,' indicating overwhelming shock. Even Jairus, who demonstrated faith by seeking Jesus (v.41), is stunned by the actualization of resurrection. Faith believes for the miracle, but witnessing it exceeds comprehension.But he charged them that they should tell no man what was done (ὁ δὲ παρήγγειλεν αὐτοῖς μηδενὶ εἰπεῖν τὸ γεγονός)—Jesus's command to silence (parangellō, to command strictly) seems paradoxical given the publicity of the miracle. This 'messi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 8:56
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“See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
“saying”
“But go your way, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”
“and walked”