Mark 5:39

And he went in and said to them: Why do you make a tumult and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeps.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

In Context

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

40And they derided him. But when he had put them all out, he took the father and mother of the child, and those who were with him, and went in where the child was lying.

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Cross References

Acts 20:10But Paul went down, and fell upon him, and embracing him, said: Be not troubled, for his life is in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13But concerning those who have fallen asleep, I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that you may not grieve, as others who have no hope.

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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