Mark 5:38

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

In Context

37And he suffered no one to go with him, except Simon Cephas, and James, and John the brother of James.

39And he entered in and said to them: Why are ye in a tumult, and weep? The maid is not dead, but is asleep.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:17and say: We have sung to you, and ye did not dance: we have wailed to you, and ye did not lament.

Luke 8:52And all were weeping and wailing over her. And Jesus said: Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth

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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