Mark 5:37

And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

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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 overheard their conversation and immediately said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

38When He arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

Acts 9:40Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing 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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