Mark 5:37

He did not permit anyone to accompany him, except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

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In The King James Version

And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

In Context

36But when Jesus overheard what they said, he said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid. Just believe.”

38They came to the house of the leader of the synagogue and he saw there people making a lot of noise; they were weeping and wailing loudly.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33He took Peter, James, and John with him and began to be distressed and deeply troubled.

Acts 9:40Peter put them all out of the room, knelt down, and prayed; then, turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, arise.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up.

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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