Luke 8:41

And behold, there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus' feet and begged him to come to his house,

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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

40Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they had all been waiting for him.

42because he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. As Jesus went on his way, the crowds were pressing in on him.

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Cross References

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

Mark 5:22And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, whose name was Jairus. When he saw Jesus, he fell down at his feet

Luke 8:49While he was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue's house and said to him, “Yoʋr daughter has died; do not trouble the teacher.”

Luke 17:16He then fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. (Now he was a Samaritan.)

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

Acts 13:15After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak it.”

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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