38 So they come to the Warden's house. Here He gazes on a scene of uproar, with people weeping aloud and wailing.
39 He goes in. »Why all this outcry and loud weeping?« He asks; »the child is asleep, not dead.«
40 To this their reply is a scornful laugh. He, however, puts them all out, takes the child's father and mother and those He has brought with Him, and enters the room where the child lies.
41 Then, taking her by the hand, He says to her, »Talitha, koum;« that is to say, »Little girl, I command you to wake!«
42 Instantly the little girl rises to her feet and begins to walk (for she was twelve years old). They were at once beside themselves with utter astonishment;