Mark 5:35

¶ While 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?

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While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official's house came, saying, "Your daughter has died. Why bother the rabbi any longer?"

While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?”

While he yet spake, they come from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Teacher any further?

Mark 5:35 captures a pivotal moment in the narrative of Jairus's daughter, highlighting the tension between human despair and divine power. As Jesus was still speaking with the woman He had just healed from a chronic issue, messengers arrived from Jairus's house with devastating news: his daughter had died. Their words, "Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?", reflect the common human understanding that death was an irreversible end, and therefore, any further effort from Jesus would be futile.

Context

This verse occurs immediately after the miraculous healing of the woman with the issue of blood, an event that caused a significant delay in Jesus's journey to Jairus's house. Jairus, a prominent ruler of the synagogue, had earlier pleaded with Jesus to come and heal his dying daughter, demonstrating an extraordinary act of faith for someone of his standing. The arrival of the messengers with news of the girl's death seemed to render Jesus's ongoing journey and Jairus's initial faith pointless from a human perspective.

Key Themes

  • The Apparent Finality of Death vs. Jesus's Authority: The messengers' declaration, "Thy daughter is dead," signifies the ultimate human despair and the perceived finality of death. This moment sets the stage for Jesus to demonstrate His unparalleled authority, not just over sickness, but over death itself, a power that transcends human limitations and expectations.
  • The Challenge to Faith: The question, "why troublest thou the Master any further?", directly challenges Jairus's faith and implies that hope is lost. This highlights a common human tendency to give up when circumstances seem insurmountable. Jesus's immediate response to this news, recorded in Mark 5:36, is crucial: "Be not afraid, only believe."

Linguistic Insights

The term "Master" used by the messengers translates the Greek word Didaskalos, which means "teacher." While respectful, their use of this title might indicate an incomplete understanding of Jesus's full identity and power. They acknowledged Him as a great teacher, but not yet as the Lord of life who could command even death itself.

Related Scriptures

This narrative is a powerful testament to Jesus's sovereignty over death, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels. Similar demonstrations of His power include the raising of the widow of Nain's son (Luke 7:11-17) and the most significant resurrection of all, Lazarus from the tomb (John 11:1-44). The immediate outcome of this verse is Jesus's miraculous act of raising Jairus's daughter from the dead, proving that His power extends beyond the boundaries of life and death.

Practical Application

Mark 5:35 offers profound encouragement for believers facing seemingly impossible situations. It reminds us that even when all human hope is gone, and circumstances declare a definitive "dead end," Jesus Christ has the final word. It challenges us to hold onto faith, just as Jairus was encouraged to, believing that God's power is not limited by our understanding or by the gravity of our circumstances. This verse calls us to trust in Jesus's ability to intervene, even when everything seems lost.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Luke 8:49

    While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's [house], saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

  • John 11:39

    Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been [dead] four days.

  • Mark 5:22

    And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

  • Luke 7:6

    Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

  • Luke 7:7

    Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

  • John 11:28

    And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

  • Mark 10:17

    ¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

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