Mark 5:37

And he would not permit anyone to follow him, except 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, having heard the word that was spoken, said to the ruler of the synagogue: “Do not be afraid. You need only believe.”

38And they went to the house of the ruler of the synagogue. And he saw a tumult, and weeping, and much wailing.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33And he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied.

Acts 9:40And when they had all been sent outside, Peter, kneeling down, prayed. And turning to the body, he said: “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes and, upon seeing Peter, sat up again.

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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