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Mark 5:42

Mark 5:43 kjv — And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

King James Version

"And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. "

— Mark 5:43, King James Version

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Mark 5 — Context

40

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

41

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

42

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

43

And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

Mark 5:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:43 say?
Mark 5:43 in the King James Version reads: “And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. ”
Where is Mark 5:43 in the Bible?
Mark 5:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 43.
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 5:43.
What translation should I read Mark 5:43 in?
Mark 5:43 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 5:43?
Mark 5:43 reads (KJV): “And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. ” 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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