Mark 5:38 akjv — And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

American King James Version

"And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. "

— Mark 5:38, American King James Version

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Mark 5 — Context

35

While he yet spoke, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Your daughter is dead: why trouble you the Master any further?

36

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he says to the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

37

And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

38

And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39

And when he was come in, he says to them, Why make you this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleeps.

40

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he takes the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and enters in where the damsel was lying.

41

And he took the damsel by the hand, and said to her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say to you, arise.

Mark 5:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:38 say?
Mark 5:38 in the American King James Version reads: “And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. ”
Where is Mark 5:38 in the Bible?
Mark 5:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 38.
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 5:38.
What translation should I read Mark 5:38 in?
Mark 5:38 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 5:38?
Mark 5:38 reads (AKJV): “And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. ” 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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