Mark
“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36
Mark 5:36 (KJV) speaks to fear, faith, and faith trust — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
Mark 9:23“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.”
Matthew 8:26
Common questions
What does Mark 5:36 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 5:36 reads: "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." The verse speaks to fear, faith, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 5:36 in the King James Version?
Yes. "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." is Mark 5:36 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 5:36?
Verses that sit beside Mark 5:36 include Psalms 56:3, Hebrews 11:1, and Psalms 112:7. Reading them alongside Mark 5:36 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with Mark 5:36?
Read Mark 5:36 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.