Mark 5:37

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

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

36But as soon as Jesus heard what was spoken, he said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.

38And he came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw the tumult, and those who were weeping and wailing greatly.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be in dismay and anguish of soul.

Acts 9:40But Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she 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 →

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