Mark 5:42

And immediately the little girl arose and was walking about, for she was twelve years old. And they were overcome with great amazement.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

In Context

41And having grasped the hand of the child, He said to her, “Talitha, koumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”

43But He ordered them strictly that no one should know this, and said that something should be given her to eat.

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Cross References

Mark 1:27Then they were all amazed, so that they were disputing among themselves, saying, “What is this? What new doctrine is this, that He commands even the unclean spirits with authority, and they obey Him?”

Mark 6:51Then He went up with them into the boat and the wind ceased. And they were greatly astounded among themselves beyond measure, and were marveling.

Acts 3:10Then they recognized that this was the one sitting for the alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with astonishment and amazement because of that which had happened to him. 1 Peter Speaks in Solomon's Portico

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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