New International VersionHe did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James.
New Living TranslationThen Jesus stopped the crowd and wouldn’t let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and John (the brother of James).
English Standard VersionAnd he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
Berean Standard BibleAnd He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
Berean Literal BibleAnd He did not allow anyone to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
King James BibleAnd he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
New King James VersionAnd He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
New American Standard BibleAnd He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
NASB 1995And He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
NASB 1977And He allowed no one to follow with Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
Amplified BibleAnd He allowed no one to go with Him [as witnesses], except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
Christian Standard BibleHe did not let anyone accompany him except Peter, James, and John, James’s brother.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe did not let anyone accompany Him except Peter, James, and John, James’s brother.
American Standard VersionAnd he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Contemporary English VersionJesus did not let anyone go with him except Peter and the two brothers, James and John.
English Revised VersionAnd he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationJesus allowed no one to go with him except Peter and the two brothers James and John.
Good News TranslationThen he did not let anyone else go on with him except Peter and James and his brother John.
International Standard VersionJesus allowed no one to go further with him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
NET BibleHe did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
New Heart English BibleAnd he allowed no one to follow him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Weymouth New TestamentAnd He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter and the brothers James and John. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
World English BibleHe allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He did not permit anyone to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James;
Berean Literal BibleAnd He did not allow anyone to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Young's Literal Translation And he did not suffer any one to follow with him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he permitted not any to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he admitted not any man to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he would not permit anyone to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
New American BibleHe did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
New Revised Standard VersionHe allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he did not permit any man to go with him, except Simon Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd he allowed no one to go with him except Shimeon Kaypha and Yaqob and Yohannan, brother of Yaqob. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he suffered no one to follow him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
Godbey New Testamentand He did not permit any one to accompany Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Haweis New TestamentAnd he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John a brother of James.
Mace New Testamentand he suffered no man to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James:
Weymouth New TestamentAnd He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter and the brothers James and John.
Worrell New TestamentAnd He permitted no one to follow with Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Worsley New Testamentand He suffered none to go along with Him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Healing Touch of Jesus… 36But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” 37AndHe did not allowanyoneto accompanyHimexceptPeter,James,andJohnthebrotherof James.38When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.…
Cross References Matthew 17:1After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
Luke 8:51When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother.
Matthew 26:37He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Matthew 9:23-25When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd. / “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him. / After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.
Luke 9:28About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
John 11:38-40Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. / “Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.” / Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
Acts 9:40Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
2 Peter 1:16-18For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. / For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
Matthew 4:18-22As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...
John 6:67-69So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” / Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
Exodus 24:1Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance.
Genesis 22:5“Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.”
2 Kings 4:32-33When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.
Genesis 18:23-33Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ...
Numbers 12:5-8and the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud, stood at the entrance to the Tent, and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When both of them had stepped forward, / He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. / But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. ...
Treasury of Scripture And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. he suffered. Luke 8:51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. Acts 9:40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turninghim to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. save. Mark 9:2 And after six days Jesus takethwith him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. Mark 14:33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 2 Corinthians 13:1 Thisis the thirdtime I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. Jump to Previous AccompanyAllowedExceptFollowJamesJohnPeterSaveSufferSufferedJump to Next AccompanyAllowedExceptFollowJamesJohnPeterSaveSufferSufferedMark 5 1.Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,13.they enter into the pigs.22.He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.25.He heals the woman subject to bleeding,35.and raises Jairus' daughter from death.And He did not allow anyone to accompany HimThis phrase highlights Jesus' intentional selection of who would witness the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter. It underscores His authority and the importance of faith and belief in His works. By limiting the number of witnesses, Jesus ensures that the event remains intimate and focused on the demonstration of His divine power. This selectivity also serves to protect the sanctity of the miracle from skepticism and disbelief, which were prevalent among the crowds. except Peter, James, and John
These three disciples form Jesus' inner circle, often chosen to witness significant events, such as the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2) and Jesus' agony in Gethsemane (Mark 14:33). Their presence signifies their special role in the early church and their future leadership. Peter, James, and John are frequently depicted as having a deeper understanding and closer relationship with Jesus, which is crucial for their future mission. This selection also reflects the Jewish tradition of having two or three witnesses to establish a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). the brother of James
This phrase identifies John, distinguishing him from other individuals named John in the New Testament. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were among the first disciples called by Jesus (Mark 1:19-20). Their familial relationship emphasizes the close-knit nature of Jesus' followers and the importance of family ties in Jewish culture. John's later role as the author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation highlights the significance of his witness to Jesus' ministry and miracles. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is performing a miracle and chooses specific disciples to witness it. 2. PeterOne of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his leadership and later role in the early church. 3. JamesThe son of Zebedee, brother of John, and one of the first disciples called by Jesus. 4. JohnThe brother of James, often referred to as the "beloved disciple," and author of several New Testament books. 5. The EventThis passage is part of the account where Jesus raises Jairus' daughter from the dead, demonstrating His power over life and death. Teaching Points The Importance of WitnessesJesus chose specific disciples to witness His miracles, underscoring the importance of reliable witnesses in the spread of the Gospel. Intimacy with ChristPeter, James, and John were often chosen for significant events, illustrating the deeper relationship and trust they had with Jesus. Faith and ObedienceBeing part of Jesus' inner circle required faith and obedience, qualities that are essential for any believer seeking a closer walk with Christ. Selective RevelationJesus' choice to limit the number of witnesses teaches us about the selective nature of divine revelation and the responsibility that comes with it. Preparation for LeadershipBy witnessing Jesus' miracles, Peter, James, and John were being prepared for their future roles as leaders in the early church. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 5
Who is the author of the Book of John?
What key events defined the Apostle John's life?
What were the causes of the apostles' deaths?
Who is the author of the Book of John?Verse 37. - Here we have the first occasion of the selection of three of the apostles to be witnesses of things not permitted to be seen by the rest. The other two occasions are those of the transfiguration, and of the agony in the garden. We now follow our Lord and these three favored disciples, Peter and James and John, to the house of death. They are about to witness the first earnest of the resurrection.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.He did not allowἀφῆκεν(aphēken)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 863:From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.anyoneοὐδένα(oudena)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3762:No one, none, nothing.to accompanyσυνακολουθῆσαι(synakolouthēsai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4870:To accompany, follow together with. From sun and akoloutheo; to accompany.Himαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.exceptεἰ(ei)Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.Peter,Πέτρον(Petron)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074:Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.James,Ἰάκωβον(Iakōbon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2385:The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.JohnἸωάννην(Iōannēn)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491:Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.brotherἀδελφὸν(adelphon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 80:A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.of James.Ἰακώβου(Iakōbou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2385:The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.
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