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Mark 5:36 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Mark 5:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 5 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 5:36
This verse captures Jesus' response to devastating news—Jairus' daughter had died while Jesus delayed to heal the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34). The phrase "As soon as Jesus heard" (εὐθὺς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἀκούσας, euthus ho Iēsous akousas) indicates immediate response without hesitation or doubt. Jesus interrupts the messengers' implicit counsel of resignation with two contrasting commands: "Be not afraid" (μὴ φοβοῦ, mē phobou) addresses Jairus' natural terror at his daughter's death, and "only believe" (μόνον πίστευε, monon pisteue) calls for exclusive trust in Jesus despite hopeless c...
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Cross-References for Mark 5:36
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“answered him”
“the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them”
“Didn't I tell you that if you believed, you would see God's glory?”
“If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
“to the end that he might become a father of many nations”
“Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be cured of your disease.”
“Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe.”
“and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth”
“Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.,And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.,,,,,,,,”