Mark 5:36

And Jesus, immediately hearing the word spoken, says to the chief ruler, Fear not, only believe.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

In Context

35And He still speaking, they come from the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue, saying, Thy daughter is dead: why do you still trouble the Teacher?

37and He did not permit any one to accompany Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:20and Jesus says to them, On account of your unbelief. For truly I say unto you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you.

Mark 9:23And Jesus said to him, It is this, if you are able (to believe); all things are possible to him that believeth.

John 4:48Then Jesus said to him, Unless you may see signs and wonders, you can not believe.

Romans 4:18who against hope confided in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be:

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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