Mark 5:38

And they come into the house of the synagogue-ruler, and he observeth a tumult, and persons weeping and wailing greatly;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 follow with him, save Peter and James and John the brother of James.

39and, entering, he saith unto them—Why are ye making a tumult, and weeping? The child, is, not dead, but, is sleeping;

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Cross References

Jeremiah 9:17Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts, Consider ye diligently and call for the wailing women that they may come,—And unto the wise women, send ye, that they may come;

Matthew 11:17say, We played the flute to you, and ye danced not,—we sang a lament, and ye beat not the breast.

Luke 8:52And they were all weeping, and beating themselves, for her. And he said—Be not weeping; for she died not, but is sleeping.

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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