Mark 5:36
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
HopeEncouragementFaith AnxiousGrieving
What this verse means
Over the worst news a father can hear, Jesus says: do not be afraid, only believe.
A short prayer
Lord, when the news is bad, teach me to hear Your 'only believe.'
Read in context — Mark 5
34And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
35While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
36As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
37And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
38And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
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“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”Psalms 34:18
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”Revelation 12:11
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”Romans 8:18
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