Mark 5:38
And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the confusion, as they were greatly lamenting and making loud moanings.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
37And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John a brother of James.
39And entering in he saith, Why make ye this uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
Cross References
Matthew 11:17and saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced; we have sung mournful ditties to you, and ye have not beat your breasts.
Luke 8:52Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep.
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 →