39 And entering in, He said to them, "Why make a commotion and weep ? The child has not died , but is asleep ." 40 They began laughing at Him. But putting them all out, He took along the child's father and mother and His own companions e , and entered the room where the child was. 41 Taking the child by the hand , He said to her, "Talitha kum !" (which translated means , "Little girl , I say to you, get up!").
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 5:39-41
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.