Luke 8:41

And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a leader of the synagogue. And falling at the feet of Jesus, he was imploring Him to enter 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

40So it was, when Jesus returned, that the crowd 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 was going, the crowds were pressing against Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:7And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”

Mark 5:22And behold, there came one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus. And seeing Him, he fell at His feet,

Luke 8:49While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, “Your daughter has died. Do not trouble the Teacher.”

Luke 17:16and fell down on his face at His feet, thanking Him. And he was a Samaritan.

John 11:21Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.

Acts 13:15Now after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent to them, saying, “Men and brothers, if you 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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