35. While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus. He was the synagogue ruler. "Your daughter is dead," they said. "Why bother the teacher anymore?"
36. But Jesus didn't listen to them. He told the synagogue ruler, "Don't be afraid. Just believe."
37. He let only Peter, James, and John, the brother of James, follow him.
38. They came to the home of the synagogue ruler. There Jesus saw a lot of confusion. People were crying and sobbing loudly.