Mark 5:39

He went inside, and he asked them, “Why are you so upset, and why are you crying so much? That little girl is not dead. She is just sleeping.”

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In The King James Version

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

In Context

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

40When the people laughed at him, he sent them all outside. Then Jesus and the girl's mother and father went into the girl's room. Peter, James and John went with them.

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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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