Luke 8:41

Just then there came a man named Jair, a Warden of the Synagogue, who threw himself at the feet of Jesus, and entreated Him to come to his house;

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

40Now when Jesus was returning, the people gave Him a warm welcome; for they had all been looking out for Him.

42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. And as He went, the dense throng crowded on Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:7"I will come and cure him," said Jesus.

Mark 5:22when there came one of the Wardens of the Synagogue--he was called Jair--who, on beholding Him, threw himself at His feet,

Luke 8:49While He was still speaking, some one came to the Warden of the Synagogue from his house and said, "Your daughter is dead; trouble the Rabbi no further."

Luke 17:16and he threw himself at the feet of Jesus, thanking Him. He was a Samaritan.

John 11:21So Martha came and spoke to Jesus. "Master, if you had been here," she said, "my brother would not have died.

Acts 13:15After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the Wardens of the synagogue sent word to them. "Brethren," they said, "if you have anything encouraging to say 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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