49 While he was still talking, a man came from the rulers house. He said, Your daughter has died. Do not trouble the Teacher any more.

50 Jesus heard it. He said, Do not fear. Only believe and she will be healed.

51 When Jesus came to the house, he did not let the people go in with him. The only people he let go in were Peter, John and James, and the girls father and mother.

52 All the people were crying and making a lot of noise because she had died. But he said, Do not cry. She is not dead, but sleeping.

53 They laughed at him because they knew she was dead.

54 He took her hand and called out, Little girl, get up.

55 Her life came back and she got up right away. He told them to give her something to eat.

56 Her parents were very much surprised. Jesus said, Do not tell anyone what has happened.