Luke 8:41

Behold, a man named Jairus came. He was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Yeshua’s feet and begged him to come into 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

40When Yeshua returned, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

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

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Cross References

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

Mark 5:22Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet

Luke 8:49While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house came, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t trouble the Rabbi.”

Luke 17:16He fell on his face at Yeshua’s feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.

John 11:21Therefore Martha said to Yeshua, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.

Acts 13:15After the reading of the Torah and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “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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