Mark 5:38 nasb — They *came to the house of the synagogue official; and He *saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing.

NASB

"They *came to the house of the synagogue official; and He *saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing."

— Mark 5:38, NASB

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Mark 5 — Context

35

While He was still speaking, they *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, "Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?"

36

But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, *said to the synagogue official, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe."

37

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

38

They *came to the house of the synagogue official; and He *saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing.

39

And entering in, He *said to them, "Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is asleep."

40

They began laughing at Him. But putting them all out, He *took along the child's father and mother and His own companions, and *entered the room where the child was.

41

Taking the child by the hand, He *said to her, "Talitha kum!" (which translated means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!").

Mark 5:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 5:38 say?
Mark 5:38 in the NASB reads: “They *came to the house of the synagogue official; and He *saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing.”
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 (NASB): “They *came to the house of the synagogue official; and He *saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing.” 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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