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.”

"As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." - Mark 5:36
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What does Mark 5:36 mean?

Mark 5:36 in the King James Version reads, "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." This verse comes from a larger passage in the book of Mark that tells the story of Jairus, a ruler of the…

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Faith Beyond Fear: Embracing the Word of Christ

In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 5, verse 36, we find a moment of tension and despair turned into hope and faith. The passage reads from the King James Version: "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only…

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A Prayer of Faith: Embracing Belief Amidst Fear

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts open to Your divine presence, humbled by Your holy word. As we reflect on the powerful message encapsulated in Mark 5:36, where our Lord Jesus, in His boundless compassion, spoke directly to the ruler of the synagogue…

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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."
"As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." - Mark 5:36
Mark 11:36
Mark 4:36-37
Mark 9:36-37
Mark 4:36-37
Mark 1:36 - "And Simon and they that were with him followed after him."
Mark 13:36 - "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping."
Mark 10:36 - "And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?"
Luke 5:36
Mark 8:36 - "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
"And Simon and they that were with him followed after him." - Mark 1:36
Mark 6:36 - "Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat."
Mark 7:36 - "And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;"
"Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping." - Mark 13:36
Mark 4:36 - "And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships."
Mark 9:36 - "And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,"
Mark 2:5
"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?" (Mark 8:36).
Mark 14:36 - "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt."
Mark 12:36 - "For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool."
Job 36:5 - "Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom."
Mark 16:4-5
Mark 16:4-5
Mark 16:4-5
Psalms 36:5 - "Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."
Mark 15:36 - "And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down."
"And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?" - Mark 10:36
Mark 5:17 - "And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts."