Mark 5:37

And He did not permit anyone to follow along with Him except for Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

36But Jesus, immediately when He heard the word being spoken, said to the synagogue leader, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”

38And He went to the house of the synagogue leader, and observed a commotion, and people weeping and wailing, very much.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be greatly amazed, and deeply depressed.

Acts 9:40But Peter, having put them all outside, knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.

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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