Mark 5:39

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

In Context

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.

40And they laughed at him. But Jesus put them all out. And he took the maids father, and her mother, and those that accompanied him, and entered into where the maid lay.

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Cross References

Acts 20:10And Paul went down, and bent over him and embraced him, and said: Be not agitated, for his soul is in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13And, I wish you to know, my brethren, that ye should not mourn over them who have fallen asleep, like other people who have no hope.

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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