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Matthew 9:23 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 9:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,”
Matthew 9:23 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 9:23
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Commentary on Matthew 9:23
Jesus arrives at Jairus's house amid mourning: 'he saw the minstrels and the people making a noise' (ιδων τους αυλητας και τον οχλον θορυβουμενον). 'Minstrels' (αυλητας) were professional flute players hired for funerals. Jewish custom required even poorest families to hire at least two flute players and a wailing woman for funerals. 'Making a noise' (θορυβουμενον) describes the loud, chaotic lamentation—wailing, shouting, instrument playing—that characterized Jewish mourning. This scene contrasts Jesus' calm authority with human despair's chaos. The professional mourners' presence confirms th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 9:23
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“they are written in the lamentations.”
“they came from the synagogue ruler's house saying”
“one from the ruler of the synagogue's house came”
“behold”
“'We played the flute for you”
“Consider you”
“they brought him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood by him weeping”
“and call one to another”