⁵³ The people ·laughed at [ridiculed] Jesus because they knew the girl was dead. ⁵⁴ But Jesus took hold of her hand and called to her, “My child, ·stand up [arise]!” ⁵⁵ Her ·spirit came back into her [or breath/life returned], and she ·stood up [arose] at once. Then Jesus ·ordered [directed] that she be given something to eat.