Mark 5:38

And He comes into the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue; And He sees a tumult, weeping and wailing much;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

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

39and having come in, He says to them, Why are you excited and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleepeth.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:17We piped unto you, and you did not dance; we mourned unto you, and you did not lament.

Luke 8:52And they were all weeping, and wailing over her: and He said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

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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