Mark 5:38
And they come to the house of the ruler of the synagogue; and he seeth a tumult, and people weeping and wailing greatly.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
37And he suffered no one to follow him except Peter and James, and John the brother of James.
Cross References
Jeremiah 9:17Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come, And send to the skilful ones, that they may come;
Matthew 11:17and say, We piped to you, and ye did not dance; we sung a dirge, and ye did not lament.
Luke 8:52And all were weeping, and lamenting for her. But he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but 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 →