Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 5:40 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 5:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 5 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.”
Mark 5:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 5:40
And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. The crowd's mockery reveals unbelief's natural response to resurrection claims. 'They laughed him to scorn' (κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ, kategelōn autou) indicates contemptuous ridicule—they thoroughly mocked Him. This verb's imperfect tense suggests continued, repeated scornful laughter. Their mockery proved they understood Jesus meant the girl would live but considered this impossible delusion.Jesus' response was dec...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 5:40
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“and Tobiah the servant”
“and shut the door on them both”
“some mocked; but others said”
“saying”
“Yahweh”
“I”
“who were lovers of money”
“Make room, because the girl isn't dead, but sleeping. They were ridiculing him.”
“knowing that she was dead.”