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CTD014
Jairus' daughter
Article CTD014 examines the alleged contradiction between Matthew 9.18 and Mark 5.23 concerning the condition of Jairus's daughter. Matthew says she is dead, Mark that she is dying. The analysis shows that these accounts are complementary: Mark describes a narrative progression in which the death occurs along the way, while Matthew condenses the event by presenting the final condition directly. There is no contradiction, but two distinct editorial styles recounting the same miracle.
Mark 5.23 (King James Version) :And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD065
Jairus' daughter
This article discusses the apparent discrepancies in the Gospel accounts of the raising of Jairus' daughter. Matthew, Mark and Luke offer slightly different versions, prompting an analysis of the chronology and the faith shown by Jairus. Despite these differences, the emphasis remains on Jesus' miracle and the message of faith it conveys.
Mark 5.35 (King James Version) :While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org