51. Jesus went into the house, but he did not let anyone else go with him, except Peter, John, James, and the girl's father and mother.
52. Everyone was crying and weeping for the girl. But Jesus said, “The child isn't dead. She is just asleep.”
53. The people laughed at him because they knew she was dead.
54. Jesus took hold of the girl's hand and said, “Child, get up!”
55. She came back to life and got straight up. Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
56. Her parents were surprised, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.