While Jesus was saying these things, a ruler of the synagogue came to him. The ruler bowed down before Jesus and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and touch her with your hand, and she will live again."

Jesus went to the house. He let only Peter, John, James and the girl's mother and father go inside with him. All the people were crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead. But Jesus said, "Don't cry. She is not dead; she is only sleeping."

The people laughed at Jesus because they knew that the girl was dead. But Jesus took her by the hand and called to her, "My child, stand up!" Her spirit came back into her and she stood up immediately. Jesus said, "Give her something to eat." The girl's parents were amazed. Jesus told them not to tell anyone about what happened.

Matthew 9:18; Luke 8:51-56