38 And he came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39 And when he came in, he said unto them, Why make you this commotion, and weep? the child is not dead, but sleeps.

40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he took the father and the mother of the child, and them that were with him, and entered in where the child was lying.

41 And he took the child by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Little girl, I say unto you, arise.

42 And immediately the girl arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.