Mark 5:39 bbe — And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleep…

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"And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleeping."

— Mark 5:39, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.”
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WEB
“When he had entered in, he said to them, "Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead, but is asleep."”
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Mark 5 — Context

But Jesus, giving no attention to their words, said to the ruler of the Synagogue, Have no fear, only have faith.

And he did not let anyone come with him, but Peter and James and John, the brother of James.

And they came to the house of the ruler of the Synagogue; and he saw people running this way and that, and weeping and crying loudly.

And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleeping.

And they were laughing at him. But he, having sent them all out, took the father of the child and her mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was.

And taking her by the hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, which is, My child, I say to you, Get up.

And the young girl got up straight away, and was walking about; she being twelve years old. And they were overcome with wonder.

Mark 5:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:39 say?

Mark 5:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleeping.”

Where is Mark 5:39 in the Bible?

Mark 5:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 39.

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 5:39.

What translation should I read Mark 5:39 in?

Mark 5:39 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 5:39?

Mark 5:39 reads (BBE): “And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleeping.” 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.

Mark 5:39 bbe — And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleep…

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