Mark 5:36

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 5:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
Mark 5:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“As soon as Jesus had heard the word that was spoken, etc..] By those that came from the ruler's house; as that his daughter was dead, and it was to no purpose to give him any further trouble, since all hope of recovery was now gone: he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue; who was overwhelmed with trouble, and quite dispirited, and ready to swoon and die away; be not afraid, only believe: do not be discouraged at these tidings, or distrust my power to help thee, only believe that I am able to raise her, even from the dead; and fear not, but it will be done. If a man can but believe, he has no reason to fear; for what is it that almighty power cannot do? it can raise the dead; there is…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the account of the raising of Jairus’ daughter, and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, fully explained in the notes at Matthew 9:18-26. Mark 5:23 Lieth at the point of death - Is dying; in the last agonies. Mark 5:26 Had suffered many things - Had resorted to many things painful, by the direction of the physicians, in order to be healed. Mark 5:27 Came in the press behind - In the crowd that pressed upon him. This was done to avoid being noticed. It was an act of faith. She was full of confidence that Jesus was able to heal, but she trembled on account of her conscious unworthiness, thus illustrating the humility and confidence of a sinner coming to God for pardon and life.…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:36 Just have faith: As the woman had (5:28).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“only: Mar 5:34, Mar 9:23; Ch2 20:20; Mat 9:28, Mat 9:29, Mat 17:20; Luk 8:50; Joh 4:48-50, Joh 11:40; Rom 4:18-24 Mark 5:37”
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