Bringing Jesus Home

Mark 5:22 (NKJV)

And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name.

Mark 5:22–23 (NKJV)

And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.”

Mark 5:35 NKJV

While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”

Mark 5:36 NKJV

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”

Mark 5:37 NKJV

And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

Mark 5:38 NKJV

Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly.

Mark 5:39 NKJV

When He came in, He said to them, “Why make this commotion and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeping.”

Mark 5:40 NKJV

And they ridiculed Him. But when He had put them all outside, He took the father and the mother of the child, and those who were with Him, and entered where the child was lying.

Mark 5:41 NKJV

Then He took the child by the hand, and said to her, “Talitha, cumi,” which is translated, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”

Mark 5:42 NKJV

Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.