Luke 8:41

“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 that he would come into his house:”

"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 that he would come into his house:" - Luke 8:41
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What does Luke 8:41 mean?

Luke 8:41 (KJV) states, "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 that he would come into his house." This verse is part of the larger story found in Luke 8:40-56, which describes two…

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A Desperate Cry for Hope: The Story of Jairus

In Luke 8:41 we encounter a gripping narrative that serves as a profound reminder of faith, desperation, and divine intervention. The verse reads: "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…

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A Prayer of Humility and Faith in Times of Distress

Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, we gather before You with humble hearts, grateful for Your grace and mercy that are renewed each day. We come seeking Your presence, reflecting on the words written in Luke 8:41, where we see the distressed man named…

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Luke 8:41 - "¶ 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 that he would come into his house:"
LUKE 24:41-43
Luke 2:41-52
Luke 7:41-47
Luke 19:41 - "¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,"
Luke 20:41 - "And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?"
Luke 22:41 - "And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,"
Luke 2:41 - "Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover."
Luke 6:41 - "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?"
Luke 12:41 - "¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?"
Luke 11:41 - "But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you."
Luke 23:41 - "And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss."
Luke 7:41 - "There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty."
Job 41:8 - "Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more."
Luke 1:41 - "And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:"
Luke 24:41 - "And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?"
Luke 10:41 - "And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:"
Luke 4:40-41 KJVA (41) And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
Luke 8:5-8
Luke 18:41 - "Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight."
Luke 9:41 - "And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither."
"And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?" - Luke 20:41
"¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it," - Luke 19:41
LUKE 24:41-43 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.
LUKE 24:41-43 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.
1 Kings 8:41 - "Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;"
Isaiah 41:8 - "But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend."
"Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover." - Luke 2:41
Luke 4:41 - "And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ."