John Gill's Exposition on Mark 5:42

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And straightway the damsel arose, and walked, etc..] As soon as ever the above words were pronounced by Christ, such divine power went along with them, that the child returned to life; and raised herself up from the bed, got off of it, and walked about the room in perfect health and strength: for she was of the age of twelve years; and so, when alive and well, was able to walk; though one of this age was called a little one, as this is by another evangelist; (see Gill on “<400918>Matthew 9:18”), and they were astonished with a great astonishment; they were exceedingly amazed at such a signal instance of the power of our Lord, even both the parents of the child, and the disciples of Christ.

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