Mark 5:37
He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
World English Bible British
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
38He came to the synagogue ruler’s house, and he saw an uproar, weeping, and great wailing.
Cross References
Mark 14:33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
Acts 9:40Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw 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 →