Mark 5 · Verse 22

Mark 5:22

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
Mark 5:22, King James Version

Mark 5:22 in other translations

BSBA synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet
WEBBehold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet
ASVAnd there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet,
YLTand lo, there doth come one of the chiefs of the synagogue, by name Jairus, and having seen him, he doth fall at his feet,
DARBYAnd behold there comes one of the rulers of the synagogue, by name Jairus, and seeing him, falls down at his feet;
BBEAnd one of the rulers of the Synagogue, Jairus by name, came, and seeing him, went down at his feet,
WebsterAnd behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

What does Mark 5:22 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
22. And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue--of which class there were but few who believed in Jesus (Joh 7:48). One would suppose from this that the ruler had been with the multitude on the shore, anxiously awaiting the return of Jesus, and immediately on His arrival had accosted Him as here related. But Matthew (Mt 9:18) tells us that the ruler came to Him while He was in the act of speaking at His own table on the subject of fasting; and as we must suppose that this converted publican ought to know what took place on that memorable occasion when he made a feast to his Lord, we conclude that here the right order is indicated by the First Evangelist alone. Jairus by name--or "Jaeirus." It is the same name as Jair, in the Old Testament (Nu 32:41; Jud 10:3; Es 2:5). and when he saw him, he fell at his feet--in Matthew (Mt 9:18), "worshipped Him." The meaning is the same in both.

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Barnes' Notes
Verses 22-43. See the account of the raising of Jairus' daughter, and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, fully explained Mt 9:18 and Mt 9:19-26.

(e) "And behold" Mt 9:18, Lk 8:41

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 5:21-34

A despised gospel will go where it will be better received. One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly besought Christ for a little daughter, about twelve years old, who was dying. Another cure was wrought by the way. We should do good, not only when in the house, but when we walk by the way, De 6:7. It is common with people not to apply to Christ till they have tried in vain all other helpers, and find them, as…

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Mark 5:22 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἔρχεταιerchetaicomesG2064
εἷςheisoneG1520
τῶνtōnof theG3588
ἀρχισυναγώγων,archisunagōgōnsynagogue rulers,G752
ὀνόματιonomatinamedG3686
Ἰάϊρος·IairosJairus;G2383
καὶkaiandG2532
ἰδὼνidōnhaving seenG1492
αὐτὸνautonHimG846
πίπτειpipteihe fallsG4098
πρὸςprosatG4314
τοὺςtoustheG3588
πόδαςpodasfeetG4228
αὐτοῦautouof HimG846

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Cross references for Mark 5:22

  • Luke 13:14

    And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

  • Acts 13:15

    And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

  • Acts 18:8

    And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

  • Acts 18:17

    Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

  • Mark 5:35-36

    While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

  • Matthew 9:18-26

    While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. …

  • Mark 5:33

    But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

  • Luke 5:8

    When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

  • Luke 8:41-56

    And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. …

  • Revelation 22:8

    And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

  • Matthew 2:11

    And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

  • Mark 5:38

    And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
there.
Mt 9:18,19; Lu 8:41,42
rulers.
Lu 13:14; Ac 13:15; 18:8,17
he fell.
33; Mt 2:11; Lu 5:8; 8:28; Ac 10:25,26; Re 22:8

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Context

  • Mark 5:21

    And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

  • Mark 5:22

    And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

  • Mark 5:23

    And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

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Mark 5:22 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y vino uno de los príncipes de la sinagoga, llamado Jairo; y luego que le vió, se postró á sus pies,
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et un des chefs de synagogue, nommé Jaïrus, vient; et le voyant, il se jette à ses pieds;
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und siehe, es kommt einer der Synagogenvorsteher, mit Namen Jairus, und als er ihn sieht, fällt er ihm zu Füßen;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Et venit quidam de archisynagogis nomine Jairus, et videns eum procidit ad pedes ejus,