Mark 5:39

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

In Context

38And He comes into the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue; And He sees a tumult, weeping and wailing much;

40And they hooted at Him. And putting them all out, He takes the father and mother of the child and those with Him, and goes in where the child was.

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Cross References

Acts 20:10And Paul, having come down, fell on him, and taking him in his arms said, Fear not; for his soul is in him:

1 Thessalonians 4:13For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep; in order that you may not sorrow, even as those having no hope.

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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