Mark 5:43

Not to tell anyone. Jesus had a work to do before the climax of the Cross. His fame must not spread too quickly. Things must be prepared. In addition to his own raising from death, Jesus rescued three from the grasp of death. Here, it is a girl who has just died. The widow's son at Nain (Luke 7:11-15) had been dead at least twenty-four hours. Lazarus (John 11) had been dead more than four days. Note also: the girl was raised privately; the widow's son, publicly; and Lazarus, in the presence of bitter enemies.