49. While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus. Jairus was the synagogue ruler. "Your daughter is dead," the messenger said. "Don't bother the teacher anymore."
50. Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid. Just believe. She will be healed."
51. When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let everyone go in with him. He took only Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother.
52. During this time, all the people were crying and sobbing loudly over the child. "Stop crying!" Jesus said. "She is not dead. She is sleeping."
53. They laughed at him. They knew she was dead.
54. But he took her by the hand and said, "My child, get up!"
55. Her spirit returned, and right away she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.