They laughed at him. However, he put them all outside and taking the father and mother of the child as well as his companions he went in to where the child was lying;
But on hearing of a 'resurrection of dead men,' some sneered, while others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."
Now the Pharisees who were fond of money heard all this, and they sneered at him.
Do not give dogs what is sacred and do not throw pearls before swine, in case they trample them under foot and turn to gore you.
it is not what enters a man's mouth that defiles him, what defiles a man is what comes out of his mouth."
and on entering he asked them, "Why make a noise and wail? The child is not dead but asleep."
then he took the child's hand and said to her, "Talitha koum" — which may be translated, "Little girl, I am telling you to rise."