52. All the people were crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead, but Jesus said, “Stop crying. She is not dead, only asleep.”
53. The people laughed at Jesus because they knew the girl was dead.
54. But Jesus took hold of her hand and called to her, “My child, stand up!”
55. Her spirit came back into her, and she stood up at once. Then Jesus ordered that she be given something to eat.
56. The girl’s parents were amazed, but Jesus told them not to tell anyone what had happened.