Luke 8:41

And, behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at the feet of Jesus, he besought him that he would come into his house;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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, when Jesus returned, that the multitude received him; for they were all waiting for him.

42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. And as he went the multitudes thronged him.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:7And Jesus says to him: I will come and heal him.

Mark 5:22And there comes one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name. And seeing him, he fell at his feet,

Luke 8:49While he was yet speaking, there comes one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him: Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

Luke 17:16and fell down on his face at his feet, giving thanks to him; and he was a Samaritan.

John 11:21Then said Martha to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

Acts 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying: Men, brethren, if ye have any 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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