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Luke 8:49

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What does Luke 8:49 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue`s [house], saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue`s [house], saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.
Luke 8:49 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
46But Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me.
47And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
48And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue`s [house], saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.
50But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
51And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.
52And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“While he yet spake, etc.] The above words to the woman; there cometh one: Mark suggests there were more than one, (<410535>Mark 5:35), and the Persic version here reads, “some of the ruler's family came”; that is, to him, who was now with Jesus: from the ruler of the synagogue's house; so the word “house” is supplied by the Syriac and Ethiopic versions; otherwise the words would be, from the ruler of the synagogue; which could not be, since he was still with Christ: hence some versions, as the Vulgate and Arabic, render them, “to the ruler of the synagogue”; and which give a true sense, and a right view of the case; for this messenger both came from his house, and to him: saying to him, thy…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 9:18-26, and Mark 5:21-43. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Luk 8:41-43; Mat 9:23-26; Mar 5:35-43 trouble: Luk 7:6, Luk 11:7; Isa 7:12; Mar 5:35 Luke 8:50”
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