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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/5.htm">New International Version</a> He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. <a href="/nlt/mark/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus stopped the crowd and wouldn’t let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and John (the brother of James). <a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. <a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He did not allow anyone to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James. <a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He allowed no one to follow with Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James. <a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James. <a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He allowed no one to go with Him [as witnesses], except Peter and James and John the brother of James. <a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He did not let anyone accompany him except Peter, James, and John, James’s brother. <a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He did not let anyone accompany Him except Peter, James, and John, James&#8217s brother. <a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus did not let anyone go with him except Peter and the two brothers, James and John. <a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus allowed no one to go with him except Peter and the two brothers James and John. <a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he did not let anyone else go on with him except Peter and James and his brother John. <a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus allowed no one to go further with him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. <a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a> He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. <a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he allowed no one to follow him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter and the brothers James and John. <a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He did not permit anyone to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James; <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He did not allow anyone to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he did not suffer any one to follow with him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James; <a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he permitted not any to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he admitted not any man to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he would not permit anyone to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a> He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he did not permit any man to go with him, except Simon Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he allowed no one to go with him except Shimeon Kaypha and Yaqob and Yohannan, brother of Yaqob.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he suffered no one to follow him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James. <a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and He did not permit any one to accompany Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John a brother of James. <a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he suffered no man to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James: <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter and the brothers James and John. <a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He permitted no one to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He suffered none to go along with Him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. <a href="/parallel/mark/5-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1504" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">The Healing Touch of Jesus</a> …36But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” 37<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphēken (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">He did not allow</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudena (Adj-AMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/4870.htm" title="4870: synakolouthēsai (V-ANA) -- To accompany, follow together with. From sun and akoloutheo; to accompany.">to accompany</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">except</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."></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/4074.htm" title="4074: Petron (N-AMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbon (N-AMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">James,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphon (N-AMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother</a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbou (N-GMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">of James.</a> 38When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. <a href="/luke/8-51.htm">Luke 8:51</a> When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother. <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Matthew 26:37</a> He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">Matthew 9:23-25</a> When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd. / “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him. / After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28</a> About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. <a href="/john/11-38.htm">John 11:38-40</a> Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. / “Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.” / Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Acts 9:40</a> Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16-18</a> For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. / For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/john/6-67.htm">John 6:67-69</a> So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” / Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” <a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Exodus 24:1</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5</a> “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.” <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-33</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Genesis 18:23-33</a> Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ... <a href="/numbers/12-5.htm">Numbers 12:5-8</a> and the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud, stood at the entrance to the Tent, and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When both of them had stepped forward, / He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. / But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.he suffered.<a href="/luke/8-51.htm">Luke 8:51</a> And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.<a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Acts 9:40</a> But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.save.<a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2</a> And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.<a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Mark 14:33</a> And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;<a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a> This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/mark/3-18.htm">James</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Suffered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">James</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/8-29.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/mark/7-12.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Suffered</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 5</div>1. <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,</a> 13. <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">they enter into the pigs.</a> 22. <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.</a> 25. <a href="/mark/5-25.htm">He heals the woman subject to bleeding,</a> 35. <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">and raises Jairus' daughter from death.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him This phrase highlights Jesus' intentional selection of who would witness the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter. It underscores His authority and the importance of faith and belief in His works. By limiting the number of witnesses, Jesus ensures that the event remains intimate and focused on the demonstration of His divine power. This selectivity also serves to protect the sanctity of the miracle from skepticism and disbelief, which were prevalent among the crowds.except Peter, James, and John These three disciples form Jesus' inner circle, often chosen to witness significant events, such as the Transfiguration (<a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2</a>) and Jesus' agony in Gethsemane (<a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Mark 14:33</a>). Their presence signifies their special role in the early church and their future leadership. Peter, James, and John are frequently depicted as having a deeper understanding and closer relationship with Jesus, which is crucial for their future mission. This selection also reflects the Jewish tradition of having two or three witnesses to establish a matter (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>).the brother of James This phrase identifies John, distinguishing him from other individuals named John in the New Testament. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were among the first disciples called by Jesus (<a href="/mark/1-19.htm">Mark 1:19-20</a>). Their familial relationship emphasizes the close-knit nature of Jesus' followers and the importance of family ties in Jewish culture. John's later role as the author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation highlights the significance of his witness to Jesus' ministry and miracles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is performing a miracle and chooses specific disciples to witness it. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his leadership and later role in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The son of Zebedee, brother of John, and one of the first disciples called by Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a> The brother of James, often referred to as the "beloved disciple," and author of several New Testament books. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> This passage is part of the account where Jesus raises Jairus' daughter from the dead, demonstrating His power over life and death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_witnesses.htm">The Importance of Witnesses</a> Jesus chose specific disciples to witness His miracles, underscoring the importance of reliable witnesses in the spread of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/i/intimacy_with_christ.htm">Intimacy with Christ</a> Peter, James, and John were often chosen for significant events, illustrating the deeper relationship and trust they had with Jesus. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Being part of Jesus' inner circle required faith and obedience, qualities that are essential for any believer seeking a closer walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/s/selective_revelation.htm">Selective Revelation</a> Jesus' choice to limit the number of witnesses teaches us about the selective nature of divine revelation and the responsibility that comes with it. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_leadership.htm">Preparation for Leadership</a> By witnessing Jesus' miracles, Peter, James, and John were being prepared for their future roles as leaders in the early church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 5</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_1_corinthians.htm">Who is the author of the Book of John?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_apostle_john's_life.htm">What key events defined the Apostle John's life?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_the_apostles_die.htm">What were the causes of the apostles' deaths?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_john.htm">Who is the author of the Book of John?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Here we have the first occasion of the selection of three of the apostles to be witnesses of things not permitted to be seen by the rest. The other two occasions are those of the transfiguration, and of the agony in the garden. We now follow our Lord and these three favored disciples, Peter and James and John, to the house of death. They are about to witness the first earnest of the resurrection. <a href="/commentaries/mark/5-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He did not allow ἀφῆκεν (aphēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. anyone οὐδένα (oudena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. to accompany συνακολουθῆσαι (synakolouthēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4870.htm">Strong's 4870: </a> To accompany, follow together with. From sun and akoloutheo; to accompany. Him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. except εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. Peter, Πέτρον (Petron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. James, Ἰάκωβον (Iakōbon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. John Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brother ἀδελφὸν (adelphon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. of James. Ἰακώβου (Iakōbou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/5-37.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 5:37 He allowed no one to follow him (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/5-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 5:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 5:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/5-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 5:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 5:38" /></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>