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Luke 8:41

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What does Luke 8:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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;
Luke 8:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,
39Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.
40And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
41And 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;
42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.
43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,
44came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And behold, there came a man named Jairus, etc.] (See Gill on “<410522>Mark 5:22”). and he was a ruler of the synagogue; at Capernaum; and it was the more remarkable, that such an one should come to Christ, and express any regard to his person, or faith in his power, and therefore a “behold” is prefixed to this account; (See Gill on “<400918>Matthew 9:18”). And he fell down at Jesus' feet; showing great reverence and humility, and as Matthew says, “worshipped him”; if not in a religious, yet in a civil way: and besought him that he would come into his house; which was at some distance from thence, as appears by what follows.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 9:18-26, and Mark 5:21-43. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:41 The leader of the local synagogue was the officer who maintained the local synagogue and organized services (see also 8:49; 13:14; Acts 13:15; 18:8, 17).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“there: Mat 9:18-25; Mark 5:22-43 a ruler: Luk 13:14; Act 13:15, Act 18:8, Act 18:17 and he fell: Luk 5:8, Luk 17:16; Rev 5:8 and besought: Mat 8:7, Mat 8:8; Mar 5:23; Joh 4:46-49, Joh 11:21; Act 9:38 Luke 8:42”
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