49
While he was still speaking, someone came from the leader's house to say, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the teacher any longer."
50
When Jesus heard this, he replied, "Do not fear. Only believe, and she will be saved."
51
When he came to the house, he did not allow anyone to enter with him, except Peter, John, and James, and the child's father and mother.
52
They were all weeping and wailing for her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping."
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And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.
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But he took her by the hand and called out, "Child, get up!"
55
Her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then he directed them to give her something to eat.
56
Her parents were astounded; but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Revised Standard)
