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51 And when he came into the house, he allowed no one to go in except Peter and James and John and the father and the mother of the maiden.

52 And all wept and bewailed her, but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeps.

53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

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51 When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James,(A) and the child’s father and mother. 52 Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning(B) for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.”(C)

53 They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.

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