36. But Jesus didn't listen to them. He told the synagogue ruler, "Don't be afraid. Just believe."
37. He let only Peter, James, and John, the brother of James, follow him.
38. They came to the home of the synagogue ruler. There Jesus saw a lot of confusion. People were crying and sobbing loudly.
39. He went inside. Then he said to them, "Why all this confusion and sobbing? The child is not dead. She is only sleeping."
40. But they laughed at him. He made them all go outside. He took only the child's father and mother and the disciples who were with him. And he went in where the child was.
41. He took her by the hand. Then he said to her, "Talitha koum!" This means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"
42. The girl was 12 years old. Right away she stood up and walked around. They were totally amazed at this.