Mark 5:37 net — He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

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"He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James."

— Mark 5:37, NET Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

34

He said to her,“Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”

35

While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue leader’s house saying,“Your daughter has died. Why trouble the teacher any longer?”

36

But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue leader,“Do not be afraid; just believe.”

37

He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

38

They came to the house of the synagogue leader where he saw noisy confusion and people weeping and wailing loudly.

39

When he entered he said to them,“Why are you distressed and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep!”

40

And they began making fun of him. But he forced them all outside, and he took the child’s father and mother and his own companions and went into the room where the child was.

Mark 5:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:37 say?
Mark 5:37 in the NET Bible reads: “He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.”
Where is Mark 5:37 in the Bible?
Mark 5:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 37.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 5:37.
What translation should I read Mark 5:37 in?
Mark 5:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 5:37?
Mark 5:37 reads (NET): “He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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