36. But Jesus did not care what the men said. He said to the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
37. Jesus let only Peter, James, and John the brother of James go with him.
38. They went to the synagogue leader’s house, where Jesus saw many people crying loudly. There was a lot of confusion.
39. He entered the house and said, “Why are you people crying and making so much noise? This child is not dead. She is only sleeping.”