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And falling at Jesus’ feet, he implored him to come to his house, <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a man whose name was Jairus came, and he was a ruler of the synagogue, and having fallen at the feet of Jesus, he began begging Him to come to his house, <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And a man named Jairus came, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging Him to come to his house; <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus&#8217 feet, and began to implore Him to come to his house; <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began to entreat Him to come to his house; <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus’ feet, he began to plead with Him to come to his house, <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now a man named Jairus, a synagogue official, came [to Him]; and he fell at Jesus’ feet and began begging Him to come to his house; <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’s feet and pleaded with him to come to his house, <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus&#8217 feet and pleaded with Him to come to his house, <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 to come into his house; <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Just then the man in charge of the synagogue came and knelt down in front of Jesus. His name was Jairus, and he begged Jesus to come to his home <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 to come into his house; <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, arrived and quickly bowed down in front of Jesus. He begged Jesus to come to his home. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then a man named Jairus arrived; he was an official in the local synagogue. He threw himself down at Jesus' feet and begged him to go to his home, <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just then a synagogue leader by the name of Jairus arrived. He fell at Jesus' feet and kept begging him to come to his home, <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus? feet. He begged Him to come to his house, <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Then a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue, came up. Falling at Jesus' feet, he pleaded with him to come to his house, <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus' feet, and pleaded with him to come into his house, <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at the feet of Jesus, and besought him that he would come into his house: <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, a man named Jairus came. He was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come into his house, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, there came a man whose name [is] Jairus, and he was a chief of the synagogue, and having fallen at the feet of Jesus, was calling on Him to come to his house, <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a man whose name was Jairus came, and he was a ruler of the synagogue, and having fallen at the feet of Jesus, he began begging Him to come to his house, <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, there came a man, whose name is Jairus, and he was a chief of the synagogue, and having fallen at the feet of Jesus, was calling on him to come to his house; <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, a man came, to whom the name of Jairus, and he was ruler of the assembly: and having fallen before the feet of Jesus, he besought him to come to his house:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at the feet of Jesus, beseeching him that he would come into his house: <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, a man came, whose name was Jairus, and he was a leader of the synagogue. And he fell down at the feet of Jesus, asking him to enter into his house. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> And a man named Jairus, an official of the synagogue, came forward. He fell at the feet of Jesus and begged him to come to his house, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Just then there came a man named Jairus, a leader of the synagogue. He fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come to his house,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a man named Jairus, a leader of the synagogue, fell at the feet of Jesus, and besought him to enter into his house. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And one man whose name was Yorash, head of the synagogue, fell before the feet of Yeshua and he begged him to enter his house.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And, behold, there came a man, whose name was Jairus; and he was a ruler of the synagogue; and he fell down at the feet of Jesus, and besought him to come into his house; <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Behold, a man to whom was the name Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling at the feet of Jesus, he continued to intreat Him to come into his house; <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Some time after, a person nam'd Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came to Jesus, and upon his knees desired him to come to his house: <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue; and, falling down near Jesus' feet, he was beseeching Him to come into his house; <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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: <a href="/parallel/luke/8-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3382" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">The Healing Touch of Jesus</a> 40When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Just then</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">a</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgēs (N-GFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue</a> <a href="/greek/758.htm" title="758: archōn (N-NMS) -- Present participle of archo; a first.">leader</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/2383.htm" title="2383: Iairos (N-NMS) -- Jairus, a Jewish ruler of the synagogue. Of Hebrew origin; Jairus, an Israelite.">Jairus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hypērchen (V-IIA-3S) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">came</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: pesōn (V-APA-NMS) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">fell</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus’</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet.</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parekalei (V-IIA-3S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">He begged</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">to come</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">house,</a> 42because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Mark 5:22-24</a> A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet / and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” / So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him. <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18-19</a> While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” / So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples. <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35-43</a> While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” / But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” / And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. ... <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">Matthew 9:23-26</a> When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd. / “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him. / After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. ... <a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1-44</a> At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) / So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” ... <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-42</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-37</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17-24</a> Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. / “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. ... <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Hebrews 11:35</a> Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection. <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22-28</a> And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” / He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” ... <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Mark 7:25-30</a> Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. / “First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” ... <a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46-54</a> So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ... <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a> When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ... <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Mark 1:40-45</a> Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ... <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Luke 7:11-17</a> Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and sought him that he would come into his house:there.<a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18-25</a> While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live… <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Mark 5:22</a> And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,a ruler.<a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Luke 13:14</a> And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.<a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a> And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.<a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8,17</a> And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized… and he fell.<a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Luke 5:8</a> When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.<a href="/luke/17-16.htm">Luke 17:16</a> And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.<a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a> And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.and besought.<a href="/matthew/8-7.htm">Matthew 8:7,8</a> And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him… <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Mark 5:23</a> And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.<a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46-49</a> So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/luke/8-32.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/luke/8-39.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/5-17.htm">Implore</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Jair</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Jairus</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Ja'irus</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Official</a> <a href="/luke/7-5.htm">Pleading</a> <a href="/luke/2-2.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/luke/7-5.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/mark/5-36.htm">Warden</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/10-29.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">House</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Implore</a> <a href="/joshua/13-30.htm">Jair</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Jairus</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Ja'irus</a> <a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Official</a> <a href="/luke/15-28.htm">Pleading</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Warden</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Just then This phrase indicates a specific moment in time, suggesting urgency and immediacy. It connects the narrative to the preceding events, where Jesus was performing miracles and teaching, highlighting the continuous nature of His ministry.a synagogue leader named Jairus Jairus was a prominent figure in the Jewish community, responsible for the administration and services of the synagogue. His position suggests he was a man of influence and respect. The mention of his name adds historical authenticity to the account. His role as a synagogue leader is significant, as it shows that even those within the Jewish religious establishment recognized Jesus' authority and power.came and fell at Jesus’ feet This act of falling at Jesus' feet is a gesture of deep respect, submission, and desperation. It indicates Jairus' acknowledgment of Jesus' authority and his own need for help. In the cultural context, such an act by a man of Jairus' standing would be seen as humbling himself, showing the depth of his faith and desperation.He begged Him The use of the word "begged" underscores Jairus' desperation and earnestness. It reflects a deep faith in Jesus' ability to heal and a recognition of His divine power. This plea is a demonstration of humility and trust, as Jairus, despite his status, is willing to publicly seek Jesus' help.to come to his house Jairus' request for Jesus to come to his house indicates a personal and urgent need. It reflects the cultural practice of seeking healing in one's own home, a place of safety and comfort. This request also sets the stage for the miracle that follows, emphasizing Jesus' willingness to meet people in their personal circumstances and needs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jairus.htm">Jairus</a> A synagogue leader, indicating a person of significant religious and social standing within the Jewish community. His position suggests he was responsible for the administration of the synagogue and possibly leading worship services. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God. In this passage, He is approached by Jairus for help. 3. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a> A place of worship and community gathering for Jews. It served as a center for teaching and prayer. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jairus'_house.htm">Jairus' House</a> The location Jairus is desperate for Jesus to visit, as his daughter is gravely ill. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the surrounding context indicates that a large crowd was present, highlighting the public nature of Jairus' plea.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Jairus' approach to Jesus demonstrates active faith. Despite his high status, he humbles himself and seeks Jesus' help, showing that true faith often requires humility and action. <a href="/topical/d/desperation_leads_to_jesus.htm">Desperation Leads to Jesus</a> Jairus' desperation for his daughter's healing drives him to Jesus. In times of crisis, turning to Christ should be our first response. <a href="/topical/p/public_declaration_of_faith.htm">Public Declaration of Faith</a> Jairus' plea is made publicly, indicating that our faith should not be hidden but openly expressed, even in challenging circumstances. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority_over_life.htm">Jesus' Authority Over Life</a> This passage sets the stage for Jesus' demonstration of authority over life and death, encouraging believers to trust in His power in all situations. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The presence of the crowd suggests the importance of community in times of need. Believers are encouraged to support one another in faith and prayer.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jairus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jairus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/should_you_not_resist_an_evil_person.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Do Not Fear, Only Believe'?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_a_synagogue_ruler's_role.htm">What was a synagogue ruler's role in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/(luke_8_40-56)_was_jairus's_daughter_truly_raised.htm">(Luke 8:40-56) What evidence supports the claim that Jairus's daughter was literally raised from the dead, and why isn't there corroborating historical documentation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(41-56) And, behold, there came a man named Jairus.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/9-18.htm" title="While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live.">Matthew 9:18-26</a>, and <a href="/context/mark/5-21.htm" title="And when Jesus was passed over again by ship to the other side, much people gathered to him: and he was near to the sea.">Mark 5:21-43</a>. St. Luke's narrative agrees with St. Mark's more closely than with St. Matthew's.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 41. - And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. The public request, made too with intense earnestness, of one holding such a position, is a clear proof that the Galilee enthusiasm for Jesus was by no means confined to the poorer part of the population, or even to the more careless and thoughtless; such a man as Jairus is a fair representative of the well-to-do, perhaps wealthy, orthodox Jew; strict and rigid in his ritual observances, and held in high honour by his fellow Jewish citizens. The name is only a form of the Hebrew Jair (<a href="/judges/10-3.htm">Judges 10:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Just then, καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [a] ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. synagogue συναγωγῆς (synagōgēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. leader ἄρχων (archōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Present participle of archo; a first. named ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Jairus Ἰάϊρος (Iairos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2383.htm">Strong's 2383: </a> Jairus, a Jewish ruler of the synagogue. Of Hebrew origin; Jairus, an Israelite. came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. fell πεσὼν (pesōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. at παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. Jesus’ Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. feet. πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. He begged παρεκάλει (parekalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to come εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. house, οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/8-41.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 8:41 Behold there came a man named Jairus (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/8-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 8:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 8:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/8-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 8:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 8:42" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>