Mark 5:37

Jesus said to the crowd, “Stay here, I don't want all of you to come with me.” He left most of the crowd behind and went with the girl's father. The only people allowed to go with him were Peter, James and his brother John.

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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

36Jesus listened to what the people said, but he took no notice. He said to Jairus, “Do not be frightened, just trust me.”

38When they got to the house, Jesus saw a lot of people crying and shouting out loud.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33But Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and as they walked together, he started to feel very sad and upset.

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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