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Luke 8:41

Luke 8:41
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:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For he had one only daughter,.... And so exceedingly dear to him:

about twelve years of age; See Gill on Mat 9:18.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

A man named Jairus - See these two miracles - the raising of Jairus's daughter, and the cure of the afflicted woman -…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 8:40-56

Christ was driven away by the Gadarenes; they were weary of him, and willing to be rid of him. But when he had crossed…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

41-56. The Daughter of Jairus and the Woman with the issue of Blood.

41. behold St Matthew places this message of Jairus…