Luke 8:49

While He was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he told Jairus. “Do not bother the Teacher anymore.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus is addressing Jairus when a messenger arrives from Jairus's house to interrupt the conversation. The words — Ἔτι (Eti) means "still," marking the precise moment of interruption, and ἀρχισυναγὼγου (archisynagōgou) identifies Jairus himself as the synagogue ruler. The thread — The identical timing of the interruption appears in Mark 5:35, while the theme of refusing to trust God's word echoes the refusal recorded in Isaiah 7:12. Why it lands — The text states that a messenger delivers a blunt report of death to halt Jesus' actions, requiring the reader to weigh the command to trust against the weight of human despair.

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The Greek words

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King James Version

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Cross-references

Mark 5:35 While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?”
Isaiah 7:12 But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.”
Luke 7:6 So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
Matthew 9:23 When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.
Luke 8:41 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house,
Luke 11:7 And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’