Mark 5:36

But Jesus having heard the word that was spoken, saith to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

In Context

35While he was yet speaking, some come from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying: Thy daughter is dead: why dost thou trouble the master any further?

37And he admitted not any man to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 20:20And they rose early in the morning, and went out through the desert of Thecua: and as they were marching, Josaphat standing in the midst of them, said: Hear me, ye men of Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be secure: believe his prophets, and all things shall succeed well.

Matthew 17:20But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting.

Mark 9:23And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.

John 4:48Jesus therefore said to him: Unless you see signs and wonders, you believe not.

Romans 4:18Who against hope believed in hope; that he might be made the father of many nations, according to that which was said to him: So shall thy seed be.

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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