Mark 5:39

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

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

In Context

38When he came to the ruler of the synagogue's house, he saw a commotion, with people weeping and wailing loudly.

40And they began laughing at him. But he put them all outside, took the child's father and mother and those who were with him, and went in to where the child was lying.

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Cross References

Acts 20:10But Paul went down and threw himself on the young man. Taking him in his arms, he said, “Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him.”

1 Thessalonians 4:13But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not be grieved like others who do not have hope.

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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