Luke 8:41

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’ feet, and begged him to come into his house,
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(41) See, there arrived a man who's named Ya’ir (He will enlighten) and he was a synagogue ruler and he fell down at Yeshua's feet urging Him to come into his house.
The F.O.G
A synagogue leader named Jairus fell at Jesus' feet, his desperation clear for all to see. He pleaded with Jesus to come to his home.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and lo, there came a man, whose name is Jairus, and he was a chief of the synagogue, and having fallen at the feet of Jesus, was calling on him to come to his house;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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