Mark 5:38

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

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In The King James Version

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

In Context

37He wouldn't let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and James' brother John.

39He went in and asked them, “Why are you making such a commotion with all this crying? The little girl isn't dead, she's just sleeping.”

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17This is what the Lord Almighty says: Be aware of what's happening! Call for the professional women mourners, ask for the best of them.

Matthew 11:17‘We played the flute for you and you didn't dance; we sang sad songs and you didn't cry.’

Luke 8:52All the people there were crying and mourning for her. “Don't cry,” Jesus told them. “She's not dead, she's just sleeping.”

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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