Mark 5:39 cpdv — And entering, he said to them: “Why are you disturbed and weeping? The girl is not dead, but is asleep.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And entering, he said to them: “Why are you disturbed and weeping? The girl is not dead, but is asleep.” "

— Mark 5:39, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 5 — Context

36

But Jesus, having heard the word that was spoken, said to the ruler of the synagogue: “Do not be afraid. You need only believe.”

37

And he would not permit anyone to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

38

And they went to the house of the ruler of the synagogue. And he saw a tumult, and weeping, and much wailing.

39

And entering, he said to them: “Why are you disturbed and weeping? The girl is not dead, but is asleep.”

40

And they derided him. Yet truly, having put them all out, he took the father and mother of the girl, and those who were with him, and he entered to where the girl was lying.

41

And taking the girl by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha koumi,” which means, “Little girl, (I say to you) arise.”

42

And immediately the young girl rose up and walked. Now she was twelve years old. And they were suddenly struck with a great astonishment.

Mark 5:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:39 say?
Mark 5:39 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And entering, he said to them: “Why are you disturbed and weeping? The girl is not dead, but is asleep.” ”
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 (CPDV): “And entering, he said to them: “Why are you disturbed and weeping? The girl is not dead, but is asleep.” ” 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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