49 While he was still speaking,  * 8:49–56 Mt 9:23–26; Mk 5:35–43 someone came from the synagogue leader’s house and said, "Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother  * 8:49 Lk 7:6 the teacher  * 8:49 Jn 11:28 anymore."

50 When Jesus heard it, he answered him, "Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be saved."* 8:50 Or she will be made well51 After he came to the house, he let no one enter with him except Peter, John, James,  * 8:51 Mk 3:17; 14:33; Lk 9:28 and the child’s father and mother. 52 Everyone was crying  * 8:52 Lk 7:13 and mourning for her.  * 8:52 Mt 11:17; Lk 23:27 But he said, "Stop crying, because she is not dead but asleep."* 8:52 Jn 11:4,11; Ac 20:10

53 They laughed at him, because they knew she was dead. 54 So he  * 8:54 Other mss add having put them all outside took her by the hand  * 8:54 Mk 1:31 and called out, "Child, get up! "* 8:54 Mt 11:5; Lk 7:14,22; Jn 11:4355 Her spirit returned,  * 8:55 Jdg 15:19; 1Sm 30:12 and she got up at once. Then he gave orders that she be given something to eat. 56 Her parents were astounded, but he instructed them to tell no one what had happened.  * 8:56 Mt 8:4