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Luke 8:51

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What does Luke 8:51 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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.
Luke 8:51 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
54But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.
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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
“And when he came into the house, etc.] Of the ruler of the synagogue; he suffered no man to go in: to the room, where the dead body lay: save Peter, James and John; not one of the multitude that followed him, nor any of the disciples, but these three; who were his favourite ones, and were a sufficient number to be witnesses of the miracle: and the father and mother of the maiden; these also were admitted. The Persic version very wrongly joins these last words with the beginning of the next verse, reading them thus, “the father and mother of the maiden, with the domestics, wept and bewailed her”.”
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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 © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:51 Peter, John, and James became the inner circle of Jesus’ disciples (see 5:1-11; 9:28; Mark 14:32-33).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he suffered: Kg1 17:19-23; Kg2 4:4-6, Kg2 4:34-36; Isa 42:2; Mat 6:5, Mat 6:6; Act 9:40 save: Luk 6:14, Luk 9:28; Mar 5:37-40, Mar 14:33 Luke 8:52”
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