49 While he was still speaking some one came from the Director's house, saying, "Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the teacher any longer."

50 Jesus heard it and said to him, "Never fear. Only believe and she will be saved."

51 When he came to the house, he did not permit any one to enter with him except Peter and John and James and the father of the child and her mother.

52 All were weeping and wailing for her. He said, "Do not weep. She is not dead, but asleep."

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

54 But he took hold of her hand and said to her, "Little girl, rise up."

55 Her spirit returned and at once she stood up. He told them to give her something to eat.

56 Her parents were amazed, but he told them not to tell any one of what had happened.