Mark 5:38
As they came to the house of the warden of the synagogue, he gazed upon a tumult, many weeping and wailing shrilly.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
37He would not permit any one to go with him, except Peter and Jamesand John, the brother of James.
39"Why all this tumult and loud weeping?" he asked.
Cross References
Matthew 11:17"saying. ‘We have piped to you and you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not beaten your breasts.’
Luke 8:52The people were weeping and bewailing her, but he said. "Stop your wailing; for 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 →