Mark 5:37

And he did not let anyone come with him, but Peter and James and John, the brother of James.

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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 Jesus, giving no attention to their words, said to the ruler of the Synagogue, Have no fear, only have faith.

38And they came to the house of the ruler of the Synagogue; and he saw people running this way and that, and weeping and crying loudly.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33And he took with him Peter and James and John, and grief and great trouble came on him.

Acts 9:40But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got 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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