Mark 5:36 “But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be…”

Mark 5:36

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

World English Bible

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Assoone as Iesus heard that word spoken, he said vnto the ruler of the Synagogue, Be not afraide: onely beleeue.

Darby Translation

But Jesus [immediately], having heard the word spoken, says to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; only believe.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus immediately, having heard the word that is spoken, saith to the chief of the synagogue, 'Be not afraid, only believe.'

Bible in Basic English

But Jesus, giving no attention to their words, said to the ruler of the Synagogue, Have no fear, only have faith.

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Cross references

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Luke 8:50 John 11:40 Mark 9:23 Romans 4:18–24 Mark 5:34 John 4:48–50

Luke 8:50 · BSB

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

John 11:40 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”

Mark 9:23 · BSB

“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”

Romans 4:18–24 · BSB

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”

Mark 5:34 · BSB

“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”

John 4:48–50 · BSB

Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

35While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?”

37And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

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