Jairus' Daughter

³⁵While Jesus was still speaking, some people arrived from Jairus's house with the news: "Your daughter is dead. There's no reason to bother the Teacher anymore." ³⁶But Jesus overheard what they said and immediately told Jairus, "Don't be afraid. Just believe." ³⁷He didn't let anyone come with him except Peter, James, and James's brother John. ³⁸When they arrived at Jairus's house, Jesus found chaos — people weeping and wailing loudly. ³⁹He went inside and said to them, "Why all this commotion and crying? The child isn't dead — she's sleeping." ⁴⁰They laughed at him. But he sent them all outside, then took the girl's father and mother and those with him into the room where the child was lying. ⁴¹He took the girl by the hand and said, "Talitha cumi!" — which means, "Little girl, I'm telling you, get up!" ⁴²Immediately the girl stood up and began walking around. She was 12 years old. Everyone there was completely astonished. ⁴³Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell anyone about this, and then told them to give her something to eat.