Luke 8:41

And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue: and 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

40And it came to pass, that when Jesus returned, the people welcomed him: for they were all waiting for him.

42For he had only one daughter, about twelve years old, and she lay dying. But as he went the people crowded around 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, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

Luke 8:49While he was speaking, a man came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, and said to him, Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher further.

Luke 17:16And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: 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 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if you 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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