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525 B
When he came to the house
"When they came to the house." Jesus went there with Jairus. Some of Jesus' disciples also went with them.
he allowed no one to enter with him, except Peter ... mother
This double negative emphasizes that Peter and the others were the only ones whom Jesus allowed to enter. This could be stated positively. Alternate translation: "he allowed only Peter ... mother to enter with him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives)
the father of the child
This refers to Jairus.