51. Jesus went to the house. He let only Peter, John, James, and the girl’s father and mother go inside with him.
52. Everyone was crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead. But Jesus said, “Don’t cry. She is not dead. She is only sleeping.”
53. The people laughed at him, because they knew that the girl was dead.
54. But Jesus held her hand and called to her, “Little girl, stand up!”
55. Her spirit came back into her, and she stood up immediately. Jesus said, “Give her something to eat.”
56. The girl’s parents were amazed. He told them not to tell anyone about what happened.