Mark 5:37
And he allowed no man to accompany him except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
In Context
38And he comes to the house of the synagogue ruler, and sees a commotion, much weeping and wailing.
Cross References
Mark 14:33And he takes Peter and James and John with him, and began to be greatly disturbed, and very distressed.
Acts 9:40But Peter, having sent them all out, having knelt down, he prayed. And having turned to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And the woman opened her eyes. And when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Matthew Henry on Mark 5:36-43
The Daughter of Jairus Restored to Life. 35 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? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. 38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept… Read the whole commentary →