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Matthew 9

Matthew 9:23

The Healing Touch of Jesus · Matthew 9:18–26
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.
Traditional
And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
Literal
And Jesus, having come into the house of the ruler and having seen the flute players and the crowd making a commotion,
Latin
Et cum venisset Jesus in domum principis, et vidisset tibicines et turbam tumultuantem, dicebat:

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.

Notes

Matthew 9:23

the flute players and the noisy crowd: people publicly expressed their sorrow over a family member's death. This happened with music and laments by professional mourners. “Even the poorest in Israel should hire at least two flutes and one wailing woman” (Mishnah Ketubbot 4:4).

Matthew 9:18–34

Jesus is the Messiah with limitless power. He invites people to trust in him.

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

  • non-Jewish people,

  • lepers,

  • blind people,

  • sick women,

  • people possessed by demons,

  • tax collectors,

  • those with long-term bleeding, and

  • the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

Parallels

Mark 5:21–43 Luke 8:40–56

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Minstrel Miracle Music Musical Instruments Ruler Ruler of the Synagogue

Topics

Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Faith: Faith in Christ: Jairus, for the Healing of his Daughter Jairus: Daughter of, Restored to Life Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raises Jairus' Daughter Jesus, the Christ: Raises to Life the Daughter of Jairus Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises the Daughter of Jairus from the Dead Mourning: Hired Mourners Music: The Jews Used in Funeral Ceremonies Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Dead: Mourning For, often with Plaintive Music