Mark 5:42

At once the girl got up and walked around. ( It was not surprising that she could walk, because she was twelve years old.) When this happened, all who were present were very astonished.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

In Context

41He took hold of the child’s hand and said to her in her own language, “Talitha, Koum!” That means, “Little girl, get up!”

43Jesus ordered them strictly, “Do not tell anyone about what I have done!” Afterwards he told them that something to eat should be brought to the girl {that they should bring the girl something to eat}.

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Cross References

Mark 1:27All the people who were there were amazed. As a result, they discussed this among themselves, exclaiming, “◄This is amazing!/What is this?► [RHQ] Not only does he teach in a new and authoritative way, but also the evil spirits obey him when he commands them!”

Mark 6:51He got into the boat and sat down with them and the wind immediately stopped blowing. They were completely amazed about what he had done.

Acts 3:10They recognized that he was the man who used to sit at the Beautiful Gate in the Temple courtyard and ask people for money! So all the people there were greatly amazed at what had happened to him.

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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