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But Jesus, ignoring {what was said}, told the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid--only believe!"
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And he did not allow anyone to follow along with him except Peter and James and John, the brother of James.
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And they came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue and saw a commotion, and [people] weeping and wailing loudly.
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And [when he] entered, he said to them, "Why are you agitated and weeping? The child is not dead, but is sleeping."
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And they began laughing at him. But he sent [them] all out [and] took along the father and mother of the child, and those [who were] with him, and went in to where the child was.
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And taking hold of the child's hand, he said to her, "Talitha koum!" (which is translated, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"),
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and immediately the girl stood up and began walking around (for she was twelve years old). And {immediately they were utterly and completely astonished}.
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And he commanded them strictly that no one should learn of this, and said to give her [something] to eat.