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Mark 5:35

What does Mark 5:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 5:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 5:35 means

While Jesus was still speaking with the woman, messengers arrived from Jairus's house with devastating news: "Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Teacher any further?" This report brings Jairus's worst fears to life, signifying that, from a human perspective, it was too late for Jesus to intervene. The message implies a lack of understanding regarding Jesus' power over death itself.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

While he yet spake, they come from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Teacher any further?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

While he yet spake, they come from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Teacher any further?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And while he was still talking, they came from the ruler of the Synagogue's house, saying, Your daughter is dead: why are you still troubling the Master?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

As he is yet speaking, there come from the chief of the synagogue's <FI>house, certain<Fi> , saying--`Thy daughter did die, why still dost thou harass the Teacher?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

While he was yet speaking, some come from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying: Thy daughter is dead: why dost thou trouble the master any further?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

While he was yet speaking, they come from the ruler of the synagogue's [house], saying, Thy daughter has died, why troublest thou the teacher any further?

Context

This verse shatters the moment of healing and peace, abruptly reintroducing the crisis of Jairus's daughter. The devastating news creates a moment of intense emotional tension, setting up Jesus' immediate response to Jairus's dashed hopes and His unique authority over death.

v.34And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

v.35This passage

v.36But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 7:6

    And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:

  • John 11:28

    And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Teacher is here, and calleth thee.

  • Matthew 26:18

    And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

  • John 5:25

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live.

  • John 11:32

    Mary therefore, when she came where Jesus was, and saw him, fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

  • Mark 5:22

    And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet,

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