Luke 8:41

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 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 as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 8:7And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

Mark 5:22And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet,

Luke 8:49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue`s [house], saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

Luke 17:16and he fell upon his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

John 11:21Martha therefore said unto 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 unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

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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