Mark 5:36
But Jesus, overhearing what they were saying, said to the synagogue leader, “Do not be afraid; only have faith.”
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In Context
37And he allowed no one to accompany him, except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
Cross References
Matthew 17:20“Because you have so little faith!” he answered, “For, I tell you, if your faith were only like a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain ‘Move from this place to that!’ and it would be moved; and nothing would be impossible to you.”
Mark 9:23“Why say ‘possibly’?” Jesus replied. “Everything is possible for one who has faith.”
John 4:48Jesus answered, “Unless you all see signs and wonders, you will not believe.”
Romans 4:18With no ground for hope, Abraham, sustained by hope, put faith in God; in order that, in fulfillment of the words – ‘So many will your descendants be,’ he might become ‘the father of many nations.’
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 →