Mark 5:38

Presently they reached the leader’s house, where Jesus saw a scene of confusion – people weeping and wailing incessantly.

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In The King James Version

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

In Context

37And he allowed no one to accompany him, except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

39“Why this confusion and weeping?” he said on entering. “The little child is not dead; she is asleep.”

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Cross References

Matthew 11:17We have played the flute for you, but you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not mourned.

Luke 8:52And everyone was weeping and mourning for her. “Do not weep,” Jesus said, “she is not dead; she is asleep.”

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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