Mark 5:38

And 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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In The King James Version

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

In Context

37And he did not let anyone come with him, but Peter and James and John, the brother of James.

39And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleeping.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17This is what the Lord of armies has said: Take thought and send for the weeping women, so that they may come; and send for the wise women, so that they may come:

Matthew 11:17We made music for you and you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow and you made no signs of grief.

Luke 8:52And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping.

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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