Mark 5:40

And 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:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

In Context

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.

41and taking hold of her hand, He saith unto her, Talitha, cumi, which is, being interpreted, Damsel, (I say unto thee) arise:

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Cross References

Matthew 7:6Give not that which is holy unto dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine; least they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you.

Luke 8:53And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

Acts 17:32And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some laughed at it: and others said, We will hear thee again concerning this matter.

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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