Mark 5:37

And he suffered no one to go with him, except Simon Cephas, and James, and John the brother of James.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 heard the word they spoke, and said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not; only believe.

38And they came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue; and he saw, that they were in a tumult, and weeping, and howling.

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Cross References

Mark 14:33And he took with him Cephas and James and John, and began to be gloomy and distressed.

Acts 9:40And Simon put all the people out, and fell on his knees and prayed; and he turned to the corpse and said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Simon, 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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