Matthew 9:24

“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him.

World English Bible (WEB)

He said{G3004}{(G5719)} unto them{G846}, Give place{G402}{(G5720)}: for{G1063} the maid{G2877} is{G599} not{G3756} dead{G599}{(G5627)}, but{G235} sleepeth{G2518}{(G5719)}. And{G2532} they laughed{G2606} him{G846} to scorn{G2606}{(G5707)}.

Strong's King James

(24) He said, "Go away, for the girl hasn't died but is asleep." They laughed at Him.

The F.O.G

He said, "Leave! The girl isn't dead but sleeping." They laughed at Him mockingly.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

he saith to them, ‘Withdraw, for the damsel did not die, but doth sleep,’ and they were deriding him;

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 9:24

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Matthew 9:24