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Jairus
Ruler of the synagogue
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Editorial summary
A ruler of the synagogue who fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come to his dying daughter. Jesus went to his house with Peter, James and John and raised the twelve-year-old girl.
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1Jairus’ daughter raised
By the sea, Jairus, a synagogue ruler, begged Jesus to heal his dying daughter. On the way a woman who had bled for twelve years touched his clothes and was healed. Though the girl was reported dead, Jesus went to the house with Peter, James and John, took her by the hand, and she rose.