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He went with him, and a great multitude followed him, and they pressed upon him on all sides.

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Jesus's Immediate Response

Commentators highlight that Jesus responded to Jairus's plea immediately and without hesitation. He didn't object to any weakness in the man's faith but simply "went with him." This demonstrates Jesus's readiness to answer sincere prayer with compassionate action.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 5:24

He went with him (απηλθεν). Aorist tense. Went off with him promptly, but a great multitude followed him (ηκολουθε), was following…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Mark 5:24–25

19th Century

Preacher

And much people followed him, and thronged him. And a certain woman, –

There were many in the crowd around Jesus who did not touch …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 5:24

On the west side of the lake again, Jesus was probably busy teaching when he was interrupted by the plea of someone who belonged to the Jewish grou…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 5:24

17th Century

Pastor

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

and much peop…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 5:21–34

17th Century

Minister

A despised gospel will go where it will be better received. One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly pleaded with Christ for a little daughter, a…