(PARALLELS: MATT. 9:1, 18–26; LUKE 8:40–56.) Vers. 21–24, 35–43. Jairus’daughter.—I. The faith of a father.—1. It was Christward. “Behold, there cometh,” etc. He came to Christ when all human power was useless. He had confidence in the superhuman power of Christ. He had seen Christ cast out the fiend in the synagogue. He knew of the recovery of the centurion’s servant. These mighty deeds planted the seed of faith in his heart. Personal trial was needed
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