Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:18-19
Matthew 9:18-19 , Matthew 9:23-26 The Raising of Jairus' Daughter. I. The miracles of raising from the dead, whereof this is the first, have always been regarded as the mightiest outcomings of the power of Christ; and with justice. They are those, also, at which unbelief is readiest to stumble, standing as they do in more direct contrast than any other to all which our experience has known. The line between health and sickness is not definitely fixed; the two conditions melt one into the... read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26
CRITICAL NOTESMatthew 9:18. A certain ruler.—The president of a synagogue. His name was Jairus (see Mark 5:22; Luke 8:41). Every synagogue had its president, who superintended and directed the services. The ruler of a synagogue was at the same time president of its college of elders (Lange). My daughter.—Mark 5:23, τὸ θυγάτριον = the “little thing.” Luke says she was about twelve years of age. Is even now dead.—But see Mark 5:23; Luke 8:42. It is probable that he would employ various... read more