Mark 5:36
What does Mark 5:36 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 5:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 5:36 means
Jesus, immediately overhearing or perceiving the message, dismisses the discouraging news and speaks directly to Jairus, commanding him, "Fear not, only believe." This instruction highlights the crucial role of continued faith even in the face of apparent hopelessness and death. It calls Jairus to trust in Jesus' ultimate power despite the grim circumstances, emphasizing that faith is not just for healing but for resurrection too.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
KJV
King James Version · 1611As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Jesus, giving no attention to their words, said to the ruler of the Synagogue, Have no fear, only have faith.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jesus immediately, having heard the word that is spoken, saith to the chief of the synagogue, `Be not afraid, only believe.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Jesus having heard the word that was spoken, saith to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Jesus [immediately], having heard the word spoken, says to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; only believe.
Context
This verse is a pivotal moment, as Jesus directly counters the despairing news with a powerful call to faith. His words to Jairus are a direct challenge and encouragement, strengthening his resolve and setting the stage for the ultimate demonstration of Jesus' power over death, limiting the company to those who will witness it.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 8:50
But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
- John 4:48
Jesus therefore said unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will in no wise believe.
- Mark 9:23
And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.
- Matthew 17:20
And he saith unto them, Because of your little faith: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
- Matthew 9:28
And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
- 2 Chronicles 20:20
And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem: believe in Jehovah your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
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