Luke 8:54 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. He put them all out - That is, the pipers and those who made a noise, weeping and lamenting. See Matthew 9:23; Mark 5:38. Pompous funeral ceremonies are ridiculous in themselves, and entirely opposed to the spirit and simplicity of the religion of Christ. Every where they meet with his disapprobation.