Jairus's Daughter Raised
Jesus took a dead twelve-year-old girl by the hand and said, 'Talitha cumi' — and she rose.
Jairus, a synagogue ruler, begged Jesus to come heal his dying daughter. On the way, news came that the girl had died. Jesus said, 'Be not afraid, only believe.' At the house, He put out the mourners, took the parents and three disciples, and took the dead child by the hand, saying, 'Talitha cumi.' She arose…
What Happened
- 1Jairus begged Jesus to heal his dying daughter
- 2On the way, word came that the girl had died
- 3Jesus said, 'Be not afraid, only believe'
- 4He cleared the mourners and took the parents and three disciples inside
- 5He took her hand and said, 'Talitha cumi' — Damsel, arise
- 6She rose and walked; He commanded they give her something to eat
Key KJV Scriptures
Spiritual Significance
Jesus' authority extends beyond sickness to death itself. To Him the dead are only sleeping until His word calls them forth.
Lesson for Today
When everyone else says it is too late, listen to Christ: 'Be not afraid, only believe.'
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jairus's daughter?
Mark 5:42 says she was twelve years old.
Why did Jesus tell them not to publish it?
To avoid stirring a sensation that would distract from His teaching and bring the cross prematurely (Mark 5:43).
Where in the Bible is the miracle of Jairus's Daughter Raised?
The miracle of Jairus's Daughter Raised is recorded in Mark 5:36 (KJV), with additional references in Mark 5:41.
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