Mark 5:38

And he comes to the house of the synagogue ruler, and sees a commotion, much weeping and wailing.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

In Context

37And he allowed no man to accompany him except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

39And when he entered in, he says to them, Why do ye make a commotion, and weep? The child did not die, but sleeps.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17Thus says LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come, and send for the skilful women, that they may come.

Matthew 11:17and saying, We piped to you, and ye did not dance, we mourned to you, and ye did not beat the breast.

Luke 8:52And all were weeping and bewailing her. But he said, Weep not. She did not die, but sleeps.

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 →

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