34. Jesus said to the woman, “You are now well because of your faith. May God give you peace! You are healed, and you will no longer be in pain.”
35. While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from Jairus' home and said, “Your daughter has died! Why bother the teacher any more?”
36. Jesus heard what they said, and he said to Jairus, “Don't worry. Just have faith!”
37. Jesus did not let anyone go with him except Peter and the two brothers, James and John.
38. They went home with Jairus and saw the people crying and making a lot of noise.
39. Then Jesus went inside and said to them, “Why are you crying and carrying on like this? The child isn't dead. She is just asleep.”
40. But the people laughed at him.After Jesus had sent them all out of the house, he took the girl's father and mother and his three disciples and went to where she was.
41-42. He took the twelve-year-old girl by the hand and said, “Talitha, koum!” which means, “Little girl, get up!” The girl got straight up and started walking around.Everyone was greatly surprised.
43. But Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Then he said, “Give her something to eat.”