Mark 5:37

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

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

In Context

36But Jesus, paying no attention to the remark, said to the warden of the synagogue, "Have no fear, only believe."

38As they came to the house of the warden of the synagogue, he gazed upon a tumult, many weeping and wailing shrilly.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33Then he took Peter and Jamesand Johnwith him, and began to be full of terror and distress;

Acts 9:40But Peter put them all out, and kneeled down, and prayed; and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise!" She opened her eyes, and on seeing Peter she sat up.

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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