Mark 5:38

And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and people weeping and wailing greatly.

Darby Translation

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 suffered no one to accompany him save Peter and James, and John the brother of James.

39And entering in he says to them, Why do ye make a tumult and weep? the child has not died, but sleeps.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider, and call for the mourning women, that they may come, and send for the skilful women, that they may come;

Matthew 11:17say, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced: we have mourned to you, and ye have not wailed.

Luke 8:52And all were weeping and lamenting her. But he said, Do not weep, for she has not died, but sleeps.

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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