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Just have faith.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, having heard the word spoken, says to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not fear; only believe."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid, only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, &#8220Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid <i>any longer,</i> only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing what had been spoken, said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid, only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Overhearing what was being said, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; only keep on believing [in Me and my power].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus overheard what was said, he told the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Jesus overheard what was said, He told the synagogue leader, &#8220Don&#8217t be afraid. Only believe.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus heard what they said, and he said to Jairus, "Don't worry. Just have faith!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus overheard what they said, he told the synagogue leader, "Don't be afraid! Just believe."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus paid no attention to what they said, but told him, "Don't be afraid, only believe." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Jesus heard what they said, he told the synagogue leader, "Stop being afraid! Just keep on believing." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus overheard their conversation and immediately said to Jairus, ?Do not be afraid; just believe.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue ruler, "Do not be afraid; just believe."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing the message spoken, said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid, only believe."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith to the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing the words, said to the Warden, "Do not be afraid; only have faith."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus immediately, having heard the word that is spoken, says to the chief of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid, only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, having heard the word spoken, says to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not fear; only believe."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jesus immediately, having heard the word that is spoken, saith to the chief of the synagogue, 'Be not afraid, only believe.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus having quickly heard the word spoken, says to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus having heard the word that was spoken, saith to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, having heard the word that was spoken, said to the ruler of the synagogue: “Do not be afraid. You need only believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus heard the word which they spoke, and he said to the leader of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Yeshua heard the words which they spoke and he said to The Ruler of the assembly, “Do not fear; only believe.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But as soon as Jesus heard what was spoken, he said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus, immediately hearing the word spoken, says to the chief ruler, <FR>Fear not, only believe.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus, instantly hearing the account given, said to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus, upon hearing that, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "be not afraid, only believe."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus, overhearing the words, said to the Warden, "Do not be afraid; only have faith."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus, disregarding the word spoken, saith to the synagogue-ruler, <FR>"Fear not, only believe."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus hearing the word that was spoken, immediately saith to the ruler of the synagogue, <FR>Fear not, only believe:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/5-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1496" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">The Healing Touch of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3878.htm" title="3878: parakousas (V-APA-NMS) -- From para and akouo; to mishear, i.e. to disobey.">overheard</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression."></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: laloumenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">their conversation</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/752.htm" title="752: archisynagōgō (N-DMS) -- From arche and sunagoge; director of the synagogue services.">Jairus,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">“Do not</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">be afraid;</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">just</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteue (V-PMA-2S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believe.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">37</span>And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Matthew 9:28</a></span><br />After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Luke 8:50</a></span><br />But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-40.htm">John 11:40</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-21</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Luke 17:6</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-18.htm">John 3:18</a></span><br />Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-29.htm">John 6:29</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-31.htm">Acts 16:31</a></span><br />They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a></span><br />that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he said to the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.</p><p class="hdg">only.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Mark 5:34</a></b></br> And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Mark 9:23</a></b></br> Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things <i>are</i> possible to him that believeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a></b></br> And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/27-13.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/job/4-20.htm">Heeding</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Message</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Official</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Warden</a> <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Word</a> <a href="/mark/2-17.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/job/4-20.htm">Heeding</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/7-12.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Message</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Official</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/luke/8-41.htm">Warden</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Word</a> <a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-13.htm">they enter into the pigs.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-22.htm">He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-25.htm">He heals the woman subject to bleeding,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-35.htm">and raises Jairus' daughter from death.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context here is that Jairus, a synagogue leader, has just been informed that his daughter has died. The term "overheard" suggests that Jesus is attentive to the needs and concerns of those around Him, even when they are not directly addressed to Him. This reflects His divine nature and His role as a compassionate Savior who is always present and aware of our struggles.<p><b>and said to Jairus</b><br>Jairus, as a synagogue leader, held a position of religious authority and respect within the Jewish community. His approach to Jesus indicates a significant level of faith and desperation, as he seeks help from Jesus despite potential criticism from his peers. This interaction highlights the breaking down of social and religious barriers, as Jesus ministers to individuals regardless of their status or background. It also underscores the personal nature of Jesus' ministry, as He addresses Jairus directly, offering comfort and guidance.<p><b>Do not be afraid</b><br>Fear is a common human response to situations of uncertainty and loss. In the biblical context, fear often represents a lack of faith or trust in God's power and provision. Jesus' command to "not be afraid" is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of faith over fear. This phrase reassures Jairus and, by extension, all believers, that faith in Jesus can overcome even the most daunting circumstances. It echoes the promises found in passages like <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God assures His people of His presence and support.<p><b>just believe</b><br>The call to "just believe" is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing trust and reliance on Jesus' power and authority. This statement is not merely about intellectual assent but involves a deep, personal trust in Jesus' ability to bring life and hope. In the context of Jairus' situation, belief is presented as the antidote to fear and despair. This phrase connects to other scriptural teachings on faith, such as <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>, which states that without faith, it is impossible to please God. It also foreshadows the miraculous raising of Jairus' daughter, illustrating that faith in Jesus can lead to miraculous outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches with authority.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jairus.htm">Jairus</a></b><br>A synagogue leader who seeks Jesus' help for his dying daughter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jairus'_daughter.htm">Jairus' Daughter</a></b><br>The young girl who is gravely ill and later raised from the dead by Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The people who follow Jesus and witness His miracles, often skeptical or doubtful.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_messengers.htm">The Messengers</a></b><br>Individuals who come from Jairus' house to inform him of his daughter's death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Jesus' words, "Do not be afraid; only believe," highlight the importance of faith over fear. In times of crisis, believers are called to trust in Jesus' power and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_word.htm">The Power of Jesus' Word</a></b><br>The command to believe is not just a suggestion but a powerful directive. Jesus' words have the authority to change circumstances and bring life where there is death.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_miracles.htm">The Role of Faith in Miracles</a></b><br>Faith is a recurring theme in Jesus' miracles. It is not the amount of faith but the object of faith—Jesus—that is crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_timing.htm">Trusting in God's Timing</a></b><br>Jairus had to wait and trust Jesus despite the delay and the seemingly hopeless situation. Believers are encouraged to trust God's timing and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The presence of the crowd and the messengers reminds us of the community's role in our faith journey. Encouragement and support from fellow believers can strengthen our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'only_believe'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Do Not Fear, Only Believe"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_you_not_resist_an_evil_person.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Do Not Fear, Only Believe'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jairus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jairus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'talitha_cumi'_mean.htm">What does "Talitha Cumi" mean in English?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - The words of the narrative, as they stand in the Authorized Version, are: <span class="cmt_word">As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler</span> <span class="cmt_word">of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.</span> But there is good authority for the reading <span class="greek">παρακούσας</span> instead of <span class="greek">εὐθέως ἀκούσας</span> which requires the rendering, <span class="accented">but Jesus</span>, <span class="accented">not heeding</span>, or <span class="accented">overhearing.</span> This word (<span class="greek">παρακούω</span>) occurs in one other place in the Gospels, namely, in <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Matthew 18:17</a>, "And if he refuse to hear them (<span class="greek">ἐὰν δὲ παρακούσῃ αὐτῶν</span>)." Here the word can only have th<span class="accented">e</span> meaning of "not heeding," or " refusing to hear." This seems to be a strong reason for giving the word a somewhat similar meaning in this passage. And therefore, on the whole, "not heeding" seems to be the best rendering. Indeed, it seems to cover both meanings. Our Lord would overhear, and yet not heed, the word spoken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/5-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">overheard</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακούσας</span> <span class="translit">(parakousas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and akouo; to mishear, i.e. to disobey.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their conversation</span><br /><span class="grk">λαλούμενον</span> <span class="translit">(laloumenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and said</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jairus],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχισυναγώγῳ</span> <span class="translit">(archisynagōgō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_752.htm">Strong's 752: </a> </span><span class="str2">From arche and sunagoge; director of the synagogue services.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“{Do} not</span><br /><span class="grk">Μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(Mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be afraid;</span><br /><span class="grk">φοβοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(phobou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just</span><br /><span class="grk">μόνον</span> <span class="translit">(monon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">believe.”</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστευε</span> <span class="translit">(pisteue)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/5-36.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 5:36 But Jesus when he heard the message (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/5-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 5:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 5:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/5-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 5:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 5:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>