Mark 5:37
What does Mark 5:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 5:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 5:37 means
Jesus restricts the company following Him to only Peter, James, and John. This selective gathering of His inner circle foreshadows their witness to other significant events, such as the Transfiguration and Gethsemane. By limiting the number of witnesses, Jesus ensures a more intimate and focused demonstration of His power over death, free from the distractions of the larger crowd.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he did not let anyone come with him, but Peter and James and John, the brother of James.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he did not suffer any one to follow with him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he admitted not any man to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he suffered no one to accompany him save Peter and James, and John the brother of James.
Context
This verse describes Jesus' deliberate choice to narrow the group of witnesses, indicating the momentousness of the event about to transpire. This selection sets apart His inner circle for the unique revelation of His power over death, preparing them for an unforgettable encounter in Jairus's house.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. At the mouth of two witnesses or three shall every word be established.
- Luke 8:51
And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.
- Mark 9:2
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them;
- Mark 14:33
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.
- Acts 9:40
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
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