Mark 5:40

And 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.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

In Context

39And he went in and said to them: Why do you make a tumult and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeps.

41And he took the child by the hand, and said to her: Talitha kumi; which is, when translated, Maiden, (I say to you,) arise.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:6Give not that which is holy to dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and tear you.

Luke 8:53And they derided him, knowing that she was dead.

Acts 17:32And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; others said: We will hear you again concerning this matter.

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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