Luke 8:41–56

⁴¹Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. ^qHe fell down at Jesus’ feet and pleaded with Him to come to his house, ⁴²because he had an only daughter ^rabout 12 years old, and she was at death’s door. ^s

While He was going, the crowds were nearly crushing Him. ^t43A woman suffering from bleeding ^ufor 12 years, ^vwho had spent all she had on doctors ^wyet could not be healed by any, ⁴⁴approached from behind and touched the tassel of His robe. ^xInstantly her bleeding stopped.

⁴⁵“Who touched Me?” Jesus asked.

When they all denied it, Peter ^ysaid, “Master, ^zthe crowds are hemming You in and pressing against You.” ^a

⁴⁶“Someone did touch Me,” said Jesus. “I know that power has gone out from Me.” ^b47When the woman saw that she was discovered, ^cshe came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched Him and how she was instantly cured. ⁴⁸“Daughter,” He said to her, “your faith has made you well. ^dGo in peace.” ^e

⁴⁹While He was still speaking, ^fsomeone came from the synagogue leader’s house, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother ^gthe Teacher ^hanymore.”

⁵⁰When Jesus heard it, He answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be made well.” ⁵¹After He came to the house, He let no one enter with Him except Peter, John, James, ⁱand the child’s father and mother. ⁵²Everyone was crying ^jand mourning for her. ^kBut He said, “Stop crying, for she is not dead but asleep.” ^l

⁵³They started laughing at Him, because they knew she was dead. ⁵⁴So He ^mtook her by the hand ⁿand called out, “Child, get up!” ^o55Her spirit returned, ^pand she got up at once. Then He gave orders that she be given something to eat. ⁵⁶Her parents were astounded, but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened. ^q