Mark 5:39

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

40They laughed scornfully at him. Jesus made everyone leave. Then he went into the room where the little girl was lying, taking with him the child's father and mother, and the three disciples.

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Cross References

Daniel 12:2Millions sleeping in the ground in death will awake, some to eternal life, and some to eternal shame and disgrace.

Acts 20:10Paul went down, stretched himself out upon him, and hugged him. “Don't worry, he's alive,” he said.

1 Thessalonians 4:13We don't want you to be confused about what happens when people die, brothers and sisters, so that you won't grieve like others who don't have any hope.

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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