Mark 5:36

But Jesus, paying no attention to the remark, said to the warden of the synagogue, "Have no fear, only believe."

Montgomery New Testament

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

35While he was still speaking men came from the house of the warden of the synagogue to tell him, "Your daughter is dead, why trouble the Teacher any further?"

37He would not permit any one to go with him, except Peter and Jamesand John, the brother of James.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:20"Because of your little faith," he answered. "In solemn truth I tell you that if you have faith the size of a mustard-seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from this place to that!’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.

Mark 9:23Jesus said to him. "‘If you can’!All things can be for one who believes."

John 4:48Then Jesus said to him, "Unless you all see signs and wonders, you will not believe."

Romans 4:18For Abraham, hoping against hope, had faith to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So numberless shall your descendants 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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