Bible Strands
Mark 5:22
A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jairus, a synagogue leader, approaches Jesus amid a large crowd gathered beside the sea after Jesus has crossed back. He falls at Jesus' feet in a moment of urgent need before immediately pleading for his dying daughter.
The words — ἀρχισυναγὼγων (archisunagōgōn) denotes a synagogue ruler, and Ἰαϊρος (Iairos) identifies the specific man. These terms establish his official religious standing and personal identity.
The thread — The role of synagogue leaders appears in Luke 13:14 regarding Sabbath healing disputes, Mark 5:35 when messengers report Jairus's daughter has died, and Acts 13:15 when they invite Paul and Barnabas to speak after Scripture readings.
Why it lands — The text records a religious official physically lowering himself before Jesus, demonstrating that institutional status yields to immediate need. It requires the reader to acknowledge that approaching Jesus demands the abandonment of social position.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
Cross-references
- Luke 13:14 But the synagogue leader was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. “There are six days for work,” he told the crowd. “So come and be healed on those days and not on the Sabbath.”
- 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?”
- Acts 13:15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
- Acts 18:8 Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.
- Acts 18:17 At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.
- Matthew 9:18 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.”
- Mark 5:33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth.
- Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”
- Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
- Mark 5:38 When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.