Mark 5:40

And they laughed him to scorn. But he, putting them all out, takes the father of the child, and the mother, and those who were with him, and enters in where the child was.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

In Context

39And entering in, he says to them: Why do ye make a tumult, and weep? The child is not dead, but is sleeping.

41And taking the hand of the child, he says to her: Talitha kumi; which is interpreted, Damsel, I say to thee, arise.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:6Give not that which is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine; lest they trample them with their feet, and turn and rend you.

Luke 8:53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Acts 17:32And when they heard of a resurrection of the dead, some mocked; and others said: We will hear thee again of this matter.

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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