5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler’s 1 house saying, “Your daughter has died. Why trouble the teacher any longer?” 5:36 But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue ruler, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
1 sn See the note on synagogue rulers in 5:22.
2 tn Grk “and,” though such paratactic structure is rather awkward in English.
3 sn This group probably includes outside or even professional mourners, not just family, because a large group seems to be present.