Mark 5:40

French Perret-Gentil et Rilliet 1847

Et ils se moquaient de lui. Mais les ayant chassés, il prend avec lui le père de l'enfant et sa mère et ceux qui étaient avec lui, et il entra là où était l'enfant,

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, Jesus is laughed at by the people who think the girl is already dead. But Jesus asks everyone to leave except for her parents and a few others, then enters where she lies.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if your friend said they could wake up from sleep even after being asleep for a really long time, but you didn't believe them. That's what happened here with the people laughing at Jesus because they thought the girl was too far gone to be helped. But Jesus knew better and asked everyone else to leave so he could help her.

Contexte historique

The Gospel of Mark was written by John Mark around AD 65-70 for a Roman audience, likely gentile Christians. The cultural context included skepticism toward miracles, which explains the people's reaction in this verse.

Application pour aujourd'hui

When someone is sick or struggling and others are giving up hope, remember Jesus' example here and keep believing in God’s power to heal and bring about change. For instance, if a friend is depressed, continue praying for them even when it seems like nothing is changing.

Thèmes

• faith
• miracles
• healing
• hope
• doubt
• skepticism

Versets liés

• Luke 8:49-56
• John 11:38-44
• 2 Kings 4:17-35
• Matthew 9:23-26
• Acts 9:36-42

Questions fréquentes

Why did people laugh at Jesus in this verse?

People laughed because they thought the girl was already dead and believed it was impossible for her to be raised.

What does Jesus' action of excluding others signify?

Jesus' action signifies His focus on the essential participants, the parents and a few close companions, highlighting the intimate nature of this miracle.

How can we apply the message of Mark 5:40 to our lives?

We can continue believing in God's power even when situations seem hopeless, just as Jesus did with the girl who was thought dead.

What other miracles are similar to this one in the Bible?

Similar miracles include Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11) and Eutychus being brought back to life after falling out of a window (Acts 20:9-12).