Mark 5:38

And He cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth a tumult, people weeping and lamenting greatly:

1770 John Worsley NT

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 none to go along with Him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

39and when He was come in, He saith unto them, Why do ye take on thus and weep? the child is not dead, but asleep.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:17and calling to their companions, and saying "We have sung and ye have not danced; we have mourned, and ye have not lamented:"

Luke 8:52And they were all weeping and bewailing her: but He said, Weep not; 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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