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And the fame hereof went abroad into all that country.
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The synagogue ruler symbolizes the prophets or apostles, notably St. Peter, who was the first to reach out to the former Gentiles, alongside all saints who have, through righteous faith rather than law, found favor with God. \\n\\nUltimately, to grasp the complete mystery of our salvation represented by this maiden, the Lord, as recounted by Luke, awakened her from death and instructed her to eat. This clearly demonstrates the progression of faith and our salvation. When any believer is liberated from eternal death through baptism and, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, is restored to life, it becomes essential for him to be commanded to partake of that divine nourishment about which the Lord declared: \\"Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you\\" (John 6:53)."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Following the miraculous event of multiplying the loaves, the crowd sought to seize Him and declare Him King by force; a similar desire may exist today. Nonetheless, despite the restraint, THE MESSAGE OF THESE WORDS RESOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE LAND, and the miracle gained recognition across Galilee and all of Palestine. This marked the initial demonstration of Christ the Saviour's divine authority over death, representing the first resurrection of a deceased individual. After recounting the Gospel narrative of Jairus' daughter being raised, St. John Chrysostom addresses parents mourning the loss of their children: ‘Your child sleeps and is not dead; rests and is not dead.... He shall rise again and receive eternal life, immortality, and the inheritance of angels. Or do you not hear what the Psalmist proclaims: ‘Return, O my soul, to thy rest; for the Lord has ennobled thee’ (Psalm 114:7). God refers to death as a blessing, yet you grieve. What more would you do if you were an adversary of the deceased? If there is to be any weeping, let it be the devil who laments as we go forth to receive the greatest blessings. Death serves as a peaceful resting place. It is said of this life, ‘In the world ye shall have sorrow,’ but regarding the life to come, ‘sorrow and sighing shall be removed’ (John 16:33; Isaiah 51:11).... There is a spiritual abode filled with luminous joy and heavenly existence: what is there to mourn? ...’"},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In Galilee, Jesus performed numerous miraculous deeds that strengthened the apostles’ faith in Him as the Son of God. The revelation of all His works could not help but draw the attention of His fierce adversaries prematurely, as well as the throngs of people who were dissatisfied with Roman rule and longed for the arrival of the promised Redeemer, the King of Israel. For this reason, Christ instructed others not to speak of the miracle He performed in raising Jairus’ daughter. Nevertheless, even if those who witnessed the event chose to remain silent, the news of it spread throughout the region."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"If He regularly instructed them to remain silent about the events they had witnessed, it was clearly not to keep the occurrence itself hidden, which would have been utterly impossible given the numerous witnesses to the entire incident. Instead, it was because those who had experienced profound blessings from God would prefer to cherish these moments in solemn gratitude, treating them as a cherished secret within their hearts."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"This remarkable miracle left the parents and the disciples in awe; however, the Lord instructed them not to share details about it, similar to His previous admonitions (Matthew 8:4). His humility led Him to guard the mission of God against public speculation and rumors, and He aimed to avoid inflaming the hostility of His adversaries or stirring unfounded hopes among the people concerning the Messiah's kingdom. Despite His strict command to remain silent about the event, news of the miracle rapidly spread throughout the region."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"When Jesus arrived at Jairus' home, He told those mourning for the deceased, “The maiden is not dead, but asleep,” reflecting both a prophecy of resurrection and a reminder that death does not equate to the complete end of life. Though the body may perish, the spirit continues to exist and possesses the power to restore life (cf. Jn. 11:11). The Evangelists clearly affirm that Jairus' daughter experienced a genuine resurrection rather than merely awakening from a state of sleep, a notion particularly emphasized by Luke. In his account, those present in the house laughed at Jesus, convinced of the girl's death. However, Luke makes it clear that upon the command, “Maiden, arise!” her spirit returned, suggesting it had been separated from her body for a time.\\n\\nIn the room where the girl lay, Jesus only permitted her parents and Peter, James, and John—three of His disciples—to witness this miracle. These disciples were uniquely chosen to observe other significant events in His ministry. Nevertheless, Jesus instructed these witnesses to keep silent about the miracle (Mark, Luke). The atmosphere surrounding this event is crucial; the abrupt revelation of such a profound miracle could have led to overwhelming enthusiasm among the people toward Jesus, as well as animosity from the religious leaders. There's also a personal dimension to this directive concerning Jairus; he required a more thoughtful and private contemplation of the miracle to strengthen his faith. While his belief was genuine, it appeared somewhat unstable, as illustrated by his prior indifference to earlier miracles performed by Jesus (Mk. 1:21; Matt. 9:1). True faith is often enriched through reflection.\\n\\nDespite the command for discretion, the news of the miracle inevitably spread throughout the region (Matthew). After Jesus left Jairus' house, all who had mourned for the girl witnessed her alive and well, ensuring the story circulated widely. However, due to the silence of those most intimately connected to the event, the reports lacked the intensity typically associated with firsthand accounts, leading to a more gradual dissemination of the miracle’s impact."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Upon the conclusion of the Lord's words, news reached Jairus that his daughter had passed away. Yet Jesus reassured him, urging him not to fear but to trust in His power to resurrect her. Upon arriving at the home, He found it engulfed in chaos, a sight that could have undermined faith. The Lord proclaimed that the girl was not dead but merely sleeping, which prompted laughter from the onlookers. Dismissing them, He remained with the parents and a few disciples, took the girl’s hand, and called out, “The maiden arise.” Miraculously, she was restored to life, and the astonished parents were instructed to maintain silence. This directive stemmed from the threat posed by the Pharisees and the potential tumult of the crowd. The nuanced circumstances of that moment help clarify why the Lord chose to either reveal or conceal Himself publicly; while He commanded silence here, He proclaimed the healing of the woman with the issue of blood openly and instructed others to share His message after healing the demon-possessed in the region across Lake Gennesaret."}]}
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