Mark 5:37

He wouldn't let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and James' 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

36But Jesus paid no attention to what they said. He told the synagogue leader, “Don't be afraid, just trust in me.”

38When they arrived at the synagogue leader's house, Jesus saw all the commotion, with people crying and wailing.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33He took Peter, James, and John with him. He began to be very disturbed and troubled.

Acts 9:40Peter told them all to leave, kneeled down, and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and when she saw 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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