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Luke 8:52

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What does Luke 8:52 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.
Luke 8:52 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
55And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that [something] be given her to eat.
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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 all wept and bewailed her, etc.] Not only her relations and friends, and the servants of the house, but the mourning women, that were hired on this occasion, and employed for this purpose: but he said, weep not; neither in show, as the mourning women did, nor in reality, as the friends of the deceased: she is not dead, but sleepeth; (See Gill on “<400924>Matthew 9:24”). (See Gill on “<410539>Mark 5:39”).”
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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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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“She is not dead but sleepeth - Her soul is not separated finally from the body; and this short separation is rather to be called sleep than death. Next: Luke Chapter 9”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:52 The house was filled with people weeping and wailing: See study note on 7:12. • she’s only asleep: Jesus emphasized the temporary nature of the girl’s state. For believers, death is only temporary “sleep” (cp. John 11:11; the same term is translated as “dead/died” in Acts 7:60; 13:36; 1 Cor 11:30; 15:6, 18, 20, 51; 1 Thes 4:14-15; 5:10).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“all: Gen 23:2, Gen 27:34, Gen 27:35; Sa2 18:33; Jer 9:17-21; Exo 24:17; Zac 12:10 she: Mar 5:38, Mar 5:39; Joh 11:4, Joh 11:11-13 Luke 8:53”
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