Mark 5:38

They 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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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

37He did not permit anyone to accompany him, except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

39When he entered the house, he said to them, “Why are you upset and why do you weep? The child is not dead but sleeps.”

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17Yahweh of hosts says this, “Think about this: Summon 1 funeral singers; let them come. Send out for women skilled at lamenting; let them come. 1

Matthew 11:17and say, 'We played a flute for you, and you did not dance. We mourned, and you did not weep.'

Luke 8:52Now all were mourning and wailing for her, but he said, “Do not weep; she is not dead but asleep.”

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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