Bible Read Matthew 9

Matthew 9:24

King James Version (KJV)

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

In context

22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

23 And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

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Matthew 9:24 in every translation

KJV King James Version
He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
WEB World English Bible
he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.
ASV American Standard Version
he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
he saith to them, 'Withdraw, for the damsel did not die, but doth sleep,' and they were deriding him;
DBY Darby Translation
he said, Withdraw, for the damsel is not dead, but sleeps. And they derided him.
WBS Webster Bible
He said to them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they derided him.