Mark 5:38

When he came to the ruler of the synagogue's house, he saw a commotion, with people weeping and wailing loudly.

Text-Critical English NT

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

37From that point he did not allow anyone to accompany him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

39Then he went in and said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.”

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Cross References

Matthew 11:17‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance; we sang a lament for you, but you did not mourn.’

Luke 8:52Meanwhile, all the people were weeping and mourning for her, but Jesus said, “Do not weep; 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 →

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