41 (A)And a man named Jairus came, and he was an [a](B)official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging Him to come to his house; 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.

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  1. Luke 8:41 Lit ruler

41 Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader,(A) came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house 42 because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying.

As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him.

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41 (A)And there came a man named Jairus, who was (B)a ruler of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus' feet, he implored him to come to his house, 42 for he had (C)an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.

As Jesus went, the people (D)pressed around him.

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41 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 42 because his twelve-year-old child was dying. She was his only daughter.

While Jesus was on his way, people were crowding all around him.

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49 While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of (A)the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50 But when Jesus heard this, He responded to him, (B)Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be [a]made well.” 51 When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him except Peter, John, and James, and the girl’s father and mother. 52 Now they were all weeping and (C)mourning for her; but He said, “Stop weeping, for she has not died, but (D)is asleep.” 53 And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died. 54 He, however, took her by the hand and spoke [b]forcefully, saying, “Child, arise!” 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He ordered that something be given her to eat. 56 Her parents were amazed; but He (E)instructed them to tell no one what had happened.

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  1. Luke 8:50 Lit saved
  2. Luke 8:54 Lit loudly

49 While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader.(A) “Your daughter is dead,” he said. “Don’t bother the teacher anymore.”

50 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

51 When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James,(B) and the child’s father and mother. 52 Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning(C) for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.”(D)

53 They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!”(E) 55 Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat. 56 Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.(F)

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49 While he was still speaking, someone from (A)the ruler's house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; (B)do not trouble (C)the Teacher any more.” 50 But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” 51 And when he came to the house, he allowed no one to enter with him, except (D)Peter and (E)John and James, and the father and mother of the child. 52 And all were weeping and (F)mourning for her, but he (G)said, “Do not weep, for (H)she is not dead but (I)sleeping.” 53 And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But (J)taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, (K)arise.” 55 And (L)her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And he directed that something should be given her to eat. 56 And her parents were amazed, but (M)he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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49 While Jesus was speaking, someone came from Jairus' home and said, “Your daughter has died! Why bother the teacher anymore?”

50 When Jesus heard this, he told Jairus, “Don't worry! Have faith, and your daughter will get well.”

51 Jesus went into the house, but he did not let anyone else go with him, except Peter, John, James, and the girl's father and mother. 52 Everyone was crying and weeping for the girl. But Jesus said, “The child isn't dead. She is just asleep.” 53 The people laughed at him because they knew she was dead.

54 Jesus took hold of the girl's hand and said, “Child, get up!” 55 She came back to life and got right up. Jesus told them to give her something to eat. 56 Her parents were surprised, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

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