Mark 5:40

And 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.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

In Context

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

41Then he took hold of the child's hand and said to her, “Talitha, koumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to yoʋ, arise.”

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Cross References

Matthew 7:6“Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them with their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Luke 8:53And they began laughing at him, knowing that she was dead.

Acts 17:32Now when they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to scoff, but others said, “We wish to hear about this from yoʋ again.”

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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