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Mark 5

Mark 5:36

The Healing Touch of Jesus · Mark 5:21–43
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Translations

Modern
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
Traditional
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Literal
But Jesus, having heard the word spoken, says to the synagogue ruler, “Do not fear; only believe.”
Latin
Jesus autem audito verbo quod dicebatur, ait archisynagogo: Noli timere: tantummodo crede.

Interlinear

Greek
English
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

Notes

Mark 5:36

just believe: Like the woman did (5:28).

Mark 5:35–43

Since Jairus had left home, his daughter had died. Jesus reassured Jairus that, despite the death of his daughter and the seeming hopelessness of the situation, Jairus should not be afraid but have faith in Jesus.

Mark 5:21–43

Two healing miracles are connected by the need for faith (5:34, 36). The story of Jairus’s daughter begins, then the account of the woman with constant bleeding comes in the middle (5:25–34), and then the story of Jairus’s daughter continues. This pattern places the two stories together and connects them (see Mark Book Introduction, “Literary Features”). During the delay caused by the woman’s healing, Jairus’s daughter died (5:35–43).

Mark 4:35–5:43

The three miracle stories in this section are connected by:

  • a shared location (the Sea of Galilee),

  • the presence of the disciples,

  • the use of a boat, and

  • a common theme, "Who is this" (4:41).

Theme notes and profiles

Elisha

Events

Parallels

Matthew 9:18–26 Luke 8:40–56

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Jairus Mark, Gospel of Miracle Resurrection Ruler of the Synagogue Transfiguration

Topics

Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Jesus Faith in Christ Jairus: Daughter of, Restored to Life Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raises Jairus' Daughter Jesus, the Christ: Raises to Life the Daughter of Jairus Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises the Daughter of Jairus from the Dead Trouble: Borrowing Trusting and Believing Trusting in God