Mark 5:36

But as soon as Jesus heard what was spoken, he said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

In Context

35While he was yet speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue, who said: Your daughter is dead; why give the Teacher further trouble?

37And he suffered no one to follow him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:20And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you.

Mark 9:23Jesus said to him: If you are able to believe, all things are possible to him that believes.

John 4:48Then said Jesus to him: Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.

Romans 4:18He, against hope, confidently believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken: So shall your posterity be.

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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