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"Daughter," said He, "your faith has cured you; go, and be at peace."
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While He was still speaking, some one came to the Warden of the Synagogue from his house and said, "Your daughter is dead; trouble the Rabbi no further."
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Jesus heard the words and said to him, "Have no fear. Only believe, and she shall be restored to life."
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So He came to the house, but allowed no one to go in with Him but Peter and John and James and the girl's father and mother.
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The people were all weeping aloud and beating their breasts for her; but He said, "Leave off wailing; for she is not dead, but asleep."
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And they jeered at Him, knowing that she was dead.
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He, however, took her by the hand and called aloud, "Child, awake!"
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And her spirit returned, and instantly she stood up; and He directed them to give her some food.
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Her parents were astounded; but He forbad them to mention the matter to any one.