Mark 5:39

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 5:39

BSB

He went inside and asked, "Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep."

AKJV

And when he was come in, he said to them, Why make you this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleeps.

CPDV

And entering, he said to them: "Why are you disturbed and weeping? The girl is not dead, but is asleep."

ERV

And when he was entered in, he saith unto them, Why make ye a tumult, and weep? the child is not dead, but sleepeth.

NHEB

And when he had entered in, he said to them, "Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead, but is asleep.

SMT

And having time in, he says to them, Why make ye an uproar, and weep? the young child is not dead, but sleeps.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 5:39

AndG2532ConjunctionwhenhewascomeinG1525VerbhesaithG3004VerbuntothemG846 WhyG5101makeyethisadoG2350Verb andG2532Conjunction weepG2799VerbthedamselG3813Noun Neuter isG599Verb notG3756 deadG599Verb butG235Conjunction sleepethG2518Verb

Commentary for Mark 5:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 5:39

Summary

Jesus declares girl is sleeping, not permanently dead

Place

Jairus's house

Event

Jesus challenges death perception

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD