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 entreated him to come to his house;

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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, the people welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as he was going, the multitude thronged him.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:7And Jesus said unto him, I will come and heal him.

Mark 5:22And, behold, there cometh to him one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus; and seeing him, fell at his feet,

Luke 8:49And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble.

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

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

Acts 13:15Then after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogues sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if ye are disposed to give a word of exhortation to 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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