Luke 8:42

“For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.”

"For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him." - Luke 8:42
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What does Luke 8:42 mean?

Luke 8:42 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him." This verse comes from the book of Luke in the New Testament of the Bible. In this passage, we see the story of…

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The Divine Intersection: Faith in the Midst of Desperation

In Luke 8:42, the scripture reveals a poignant moment in the life of Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, who faced the crushing weight of desperation: "For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him." This verse…

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A Prayer for Healing and Faith in Times of Desperation

O Gracious and Loving Father, In this sacred moment, we come before You, recognizing Your divine presence and power in our lives. As we reflect upon Luke 8:42—"For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went, the people thronged…

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Luke 9:42 - "And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father."
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