Jairus
Israelite / Jew Jewish; a ruler of the synagogue · Life of Christ · New Testament
- Role
- Synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus raised
- When
- c. AD 28-29
What they did
He fell at Jesus' feet begging him to heal his dying daughter; when word came that she had died, Jesus told him 'Be not afraid, only believe', and raised her to life.
Why it matters: the purpose of their role
His story shows that Jesus is Lord over death and calls us to keep trusting him when all hope seems gone.
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. Mark 5:36 (KJV)
Bible references
And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 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. Mark 5:22-23 (KJV)
While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. Mark 5:35-36 (KJV)
And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. Mark 5:41-42 (KJV)
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: For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. Luke 8:41-42 (KJV)
Family
- Children
- One only daughter, about twelve years of age (Luke 8:42)