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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:35

While he yet spake ,.... The above things to the poor woman, in commendation of her faith, and for her future encouragement, peace, and comfort in soul and body: there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain that said . The Vulgate Latin renders it, "from the ruler of the synagogue", and which is indeed the literal version of the phrase; but they could not come from him in person, for he was with Jesus: hence some versions, as the Arabic and Ethiopic, read, "there came to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:36

As soon as Jesus had heard the word that was spoken ,.... By those that came from the ruler's house; as that his daughter was dead, and it was to no purpose to give him any further trouble, since all hope of recovery was now gone: he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue ; who was overwhelmed with trouble, and quite dispirited, and ready to swoon and die away; be not afraid, only believe : do not be discouraged at these tidings, or distrust my power to help thee, only believe that I... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:37

And he suffered no man to follow him ,.... To the house of the ruler, but dismissed the multitude, being not desirous of the honour and applause of men: probably what he said to the ruler, was privately, and with a low voice, so that the multitude did not hear him; and understanding by the messengers that the child was dead, were the more easily prevailed upon to depart, since they might conclude there was nothing now to be done; save Peter, and James, and John, the brother of James :... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:38

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue ,.... Along with him, and the three disciples above mentioned; and the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions read, "and they came", the above persons: and seeing the tumult ; the throng and crowd of people, of relations, friends, neighbours, and acquaintance, on this occasion, all in a hurry, and in one motion or another, expressing their concern by words and gestures. And them that wept and wailed bitterly ; the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:39

And when he was come in ,.... Into the house, within doors, into one of the apartments, and where the company of mourners, and the pipers, and mourning women were, singing and saying their doleful ditties: he saith unto them, why make ye this ado and weep ? why all this tumult and noise? this grief and mourning, whether real or artificial? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth : not but that she was truly dead, but not so as to remain under the power of death: she was like a person in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:40

And they laughed him to scorn ,.... The servants of the house that had laid her out; and the neighbours and relations that were come in on this occasion, and had satisfied themselves that she was dead; and the players on the pipe and flute, with the mourning women, who got their livelihood this way; See Gill on Matthew 9:24 ; but when he had put them all out : of the house, or that part of it where he was; that is, ordered them to depart, with the leave and consent of the master of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:41

And he took the damsel by the hand ,.... See Gill on Matthew 9:25 . And said unto her ; in the Syriac language, which was then commonly spoken by the Jews, and well understood: hence the Syriac version expresses the following words without an interpretation, Talitha Cumi . The Ethiopic version reads it, "Tabitha Cumi"; and so do some Greek copies, and Latin versions, taking it to be the same word as in Acts 9:36 whereas that signifies "Dorcas, a roe"; but this word is of another... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:42

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked ,.... As soon as ever the above words were pronounced by Christ, such divine power went along with them, that the child returned to life; and raised herself up from the bed, got off of it, and walked about the room in perfect health and strength: for she was of the age of twelve years ; and so, when alive and well, was able to walk; though one of this age was called a little one, as this is by another evangelist; See Gill on Matthew 9:18 , ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:43

And he charged them straitly that no man should know it ,.... From them, immediately, and whilst he was upon the spot; for that the thing could be long concealed, it was not reasonable to suppose: this charge he gave, to show his dislike of ostentation and popular applause, and to avoid the envy of the Scribes and Pharisees, and prevent the people from making any attempts to proclaim him king; his time not being yet come to die, he having some other work to do; and a more full manifestation... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 5:23

My little daughter - Το θυγατριον μου , that little daughter of mine. The words express much tenderness and concern. Luke observes, Luke 8:42 , that she was his only daughter, and was about twelve years of age. At the point of death - Εσχατως εχει , in the last extremity, the last gasp. See on Matthew 9:18 ; (note). read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:36

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:42

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:43

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 5:23

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