Luke 8:41

And behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And having fallen down near Jesus' feet, he besought him to come into his house,

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In The King James Version

And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:

In Context

40And it came to pass during Jesus returning, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

42because there was with him an only begotten daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But during his going the multitudes thronged him.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:7And Jesus says to him, after coming I will heal him.

Mark 5:22And behold, one of the synagogue rulers comes, Jairus by name. And having seen him, he falls at his feet,

Luke 8:49While he still spoke, some man comes from the synagogue ruler, saying to him, Thy daughter has died. Do not trouble the teacher.

Luke 17:16And he fell upon his face beside his feet giving him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.

John 11:21Martha therefore said to Jesus, Lord, if thou were here, my brother would not have died.

Acts 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets the synagogue rulers sent to them, saying, Men, brothers, if there is among you a word of exhortation for the people, speak.

Matthew Henry on Luke 8:41-56

The Issue of Blood Healed; The Ruler's Daughter Raised. 40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. 41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve… Read the whole commentary →

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