Jairus

thumb|Raising of the Jairus' daughter (Il'ja Repin) Jairus is a Biblical character of the New Testament whose daughter was raised by Jesus. Quotes (To Jesus) My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live. Gospel of Mark 5:23 NKJV. (To Jesus) My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live. Gospel of Matthew 9:18 NKJV. Quotes about And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was dying.But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him. Gospel of Luke 8:41-42 NKJV. While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.”But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.” [...] But He [a]put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.” Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat. And her parents were astonished, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened. Gospel of Luke 8:49-50;54-56 NKJV. External links Raising of Jairus' daughter Category:1st century deaths Category:People from the Bible Category:Catholic saints