36. But Jesus, ignoring what was said, told the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid—only believe!”
37. And he did not allow anyone to follow along with him except Peter and James and John, the brother of James.
38. And they came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue and saw a commotion, and people weeping and wailing loudly.
39. And when he entered, he said to them, “Why are you agitated and weeping? The child is not dead, but is sleeping.”
40. And they began laughing at him. But he sent them all out and took along the father and mother of the child, and those who were with him, and went in to where the child was.