Luke 8:50

Modern

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

Traditional

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

Literal

But Jesus, having heard, answered him, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be saved.”

Latin

Jesus autem, audito hoc verbo, respondit patri puellæ: Noli timere, crede tantum, et salva erit.

Greek

English

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

These two accounts of healing show that Jesus has authority over disease and death. They also show the power of faith.

Theme notes and profiles

John 11:40
Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
Mark 5:36
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
Mark 11:22–24
“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them.
Luke 8:48
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
Romans 4:17
As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.
Isaiah 50:10
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
Mark 9:23
“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
Romans 4:20
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world