Translations
Modern
…because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,
Traditional
For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
Literal
…because he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. And in His going, the crowds were pressing around Him.
Latin
…quia unica filia erat ei fere annorum duodecim, et hæc moriebatur. Et contigit, dum iret, a turba comprimebatur.
Original
Greek
English
…because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,
Notes
These two accounts of healing show that Jesus has authority over disease and death. They also show the power of faith.
Events
- Capernaum Miraclesc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jairus Luke, Gospel of Only Begotten Ruler of the Synagogue
Topics
Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Healing of Jairus: Daughter of, Restored to Life Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raises Jairus' Daughter Jesus, the Christ: Raises to Life the Daughter of Jairus Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises the Daughter of Jairus from the Dead