Mark 5:39

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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

40And they laughed at Him: but when He had turned them all out, He taketh the father, and the mother of the child, and those three that were with Him, and goes in where the child was laid:

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Cross References

Acts 20:10And Paul went down and leaned over him, and took him up and said, Be not disturbed; for his life is in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13But I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, concerning those that are fallen asleep, that ye may not be grieved like 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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