Mark 5:37

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

Literal Standard Version

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

36And Jesus immediately, having heard the word that is spoken, says to the chief of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid, only believe.”

38and He comes into the house of the chief of the synagogue, and sees a tumult, much weeping and wailing;

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Cross References

Mark 14:33and He takes Peter, and James, and John with Him, and began to be amazed, and to be very heavy,

Acts 9:40And Peter having put them all forth outside, having bowed the knees, prayed, and having turned to the body, said, “Tabitha, arise”; and she opened her eyes, and having seen 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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