But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
Parallel translations
- WEB But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”
- KJV As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
- NKJV As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”
- NASB But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, *said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid, only believe.”
- NLT But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.”
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Quick answer
Jesus tells Jairus not to fear, but only to believe.
Overview
In the face of death's apparent finality, Jesus calls Jairus to continued faith. His words counter the despair of the messengers with the assurance that more is possible. This summons to believe points to Jesus as the One who holds authority over death itself.
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Cross-references · 9
- Luke 8:50But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
- Matt 9:28–29After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
- John 11:40Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
- Mark 9:23“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
- Rom 4:18–24Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”
- Mark 5:34“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
- John 4:48–50Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”
- Matt 17:20“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
- 2 Chr 20:20Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”
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