Mark 5:38

He came to the synagogue ruler’s house, and he saw an uproar, weeping, and great wailing.

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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 allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

39When he had entered in, he said to them, “Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead, but is asleep.”

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17The LORD of Armies says, “Consider, and call for the mourning women, that they may come. Send for the skilful women, that they may come.

Matthew 11:17and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you didn’t dance. We mourned for you, and you didn’t lament.’

Luke 8:52All were weeping and mourning her, but he said, “Don’t weep. She isn’t dead, but sleeping.”

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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