GOD'S WORD Translation GW
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51 Jesus went into the house. He allowed no one to go with him except Peter, John, James, and the child's parents.
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When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child’s father and mother.
52 Everyone was crying and showing how sad they were. Jesus said, "Don't cry! She's not dead. She's just sleeping."
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Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.”
53 They laughed at him because they knew she was dead.
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They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.
54 But Jesus took her hand and called out, "Child, get up!"
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But he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!”
55 She came back to life and got up at once. He ordered her parents to give her something to eat.
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Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
56 They were amazed. Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
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Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
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