Save Peter, and James, and John (ε μη Πετρον κα λακωβον κα Ιωανην). Probably the house was too small for the other disciples to co…

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. And he suffered no man …

Theophylact of Ohrid: Those who were with the ruler of the synagogue thought that Christ was one of the prophets. For this …

While Jesus was still speaking to the woman, “some men” brought Jairus the news not to bother Jesus anymore since his daughter was dead. But Jesus …

And did not permit any one to follow him. He forbade them to enter, either because they were unworthy to be his witnesses of the miracle, …

And he suffered no man to follow him
To the house of the ruler, but dismissed the multitude, being not desirous of t…

We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. But do we not have as much occ…