Mark 5:39

And when he had come in, he said to them, Why do you make this tumult, and weep? the child is not dead, but sleeps.

Revised King James New Testament

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 he came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw the tumult, and those who wept and wailed greatly.

40And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he took the father and the mother of the child, and those who were with him, and entered in where the child was.

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Cross References

Acts 20:10And Paul went down, and bent over him, and embraced him saying, Do not trouble yourselves; for his life is in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13Now I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not sorrow, as others 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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