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Faith's True Test
Commentators explain that the moment Jairus's daughter died was the ultimate test of his faith. When all human hope was gone, faith in God's power became the only option. As Charles Spurgeon noted, the child's death made room for the father's faith, creating a situation where one must stop wading in human hope and start swimming in divine trust.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 5:35–36
18th Century
Theologian
Why troublest thou, etc. It seems that the people did not yet have confidence that Jesus could raise the dead. He had not yet done it; and…
AT Robertson
On Mark 5:36
Not heeding (παρακουσας). This is the sense in Mt 18:17 and uniformly so in the LXX. But here the other sense of hearing aside, ov…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 5:36–39
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 5:36
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 …
John Calvin
On Mark 5:36
16th Century
Theologian
Fear not, only believe. The message about her death had induced despair, because he had asked nothing from Christ but relief for the disea…
John Gill
On Mark 5:36
17th Century
Pastor
As soon as Jesus had heard the word that was spoken
By those that came from the ruler's house; as that his daughter …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 5:35–43
17th Century
Minister
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…