42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished.
42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.
42 At that, she was up and walking around! This girl was twelve years of age. They, of course, were all beside themselves with joy.
42 Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.
42 And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 5:42
Commentary on Mark 5:35-43
(Read Mark 5:35-43)
We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. But have we not as much occasion for the grace of God, and the comfort of his Spirit, for the prayers of our ministers and Christian friends, when death is in the house, as when sickness is there? Faith is the only remedy against grief and fear at such a time. Believe the resurrection, then fear not. He raised the dead child to life by a word of power. Such is the gospel call to those who are by nature dead in trespasses and sins. It is by the word of Christ that spiritual life is given. All who saw it, and heard of it, admired the miracle, and Him that wrought it. Though we cannot now expect to have our dead children or relatives restored, we may hope to find comfort under our trials.