But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.
Parallel translations
- WEB But Jesus hearing it, answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed.”
- BSB But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
- NKJV But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.”
- NASB But when Jesus heard this, He responded to him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.”
- NLT But when Jesus heard what had happened, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed.”
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Quick answer
Jesus tells Jairus not to fear but only to believe, and his daughter will be saved. He calls for faith in the face of death.
Overview
Jesus meets the report of death with a command not to fear but to believe. He directs Jairus's faith beyond the apparent finality of death to His own power. The promise that she 'will be healed' invites trust in the One who is Lord even over the grave.
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Cross-references · 9
- John 11:40Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
- John 11:25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
- Mark 5:36As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
- Mark 11:22–24And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
- Luke 8:48And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
- Rom 4:17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
- Isa 50:10Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
- Mark 9:23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
- Rom 4:20He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
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