Luke 8:41

And behold there came a man whose name was Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, and he fell at the feet of Jesus, and intreated Him to come into his house:

1770 John Worsley NT

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 when Jesus returned, a great multitude of people received Him; for they were all waiting for Him.

42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. (But as He was going, the people crouded Him:

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Cross References

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

Mark 5:22And behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus; and as soon as he saw Him, he fell at his feet,

Luke 8:49While He was yet speaking, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's, and said to Him, Thy daughter is dead, trouble not the Master.

Luke 17:16and fell prostrate at his feet, giving Him thanks; and He was a Samaritan.

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

Acts 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, deliver 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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