Luke 8:52

The Passion Translation

Jesus told those left outside, who were sobbing and wailing with grief, “Stop crying. She is not dead; she’s just asleep and must be awakened.”

Cross References

John 11:4

When he heard this, he said, “This sickness will not end in death for Lazarus, but will bring glory and praise to God. This will reveal the greatness of the Son of God by what takes place.”

Luke 23:27

Massive crowds gathered to follow Jesus, including a number of women, who were wailing with sorrow over him.

Matthew 11:17

‘You don’t like it when we want to play Wedding! And you don’t like it when we want to play Funeral! You will neither dance nor mourn.’

Genesis 23:2

She died in the land of Canaan at Kiriath Arba, now known as Hebron. There Abraham mourned and wept for her.

Luke 8:51

When they arrived at the house, Jesus allowed only Peter, John, and Jacob—along with the child’s parents—to go inside.

Luke 8:53

They laughed at him, knowing for certain that she had died.

Luke 23:48

The crowds that had gathered to observe this spectacle went back to their homes, overcome with deep sorrow and devastated by what they had witnessed.