Mark 5:24

24 Then Jesus started off with him. So many people were going along with Jesus that they were crowding him from every side.

Mark 5:24 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 5:24

And Jesus went with him
Immediately without objecting to the weakness of his faith:

and much people followed him;
to see the miracle performed, which they were exceedingly fond of:

and thronged him;
so that it was with some difficulty and trouble that he passed along the streets to: the ruler's house.

Mark 5:24 In-Context

22 Jairus, an official of the local synagogue, arrived, and when he saw Jesus, he threw himself down at his feet
23 and begged him earnestly, "My little daughter is very sick. Please come and place your hands on her, so that she will get well and live!"
24 Then Jesus started off with him. So many people were going along with Jesus that they were crowding him from every side.
25 There was a woman who had suffered terribly from severe bleeding for twelve years,
26 even though she had been treated by many doctors. She had spent all her money, but instead of getting better she got worse all the time.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.