Matthew 9:18. While he spake these things. Either in the house after the feast, or ‘nigh unto the sea' (Mark 5:21), where the conversation with John's disciples may have taken place. There came. According to some authorities, ‘came in.' The character of the man who came in heightens the contrast

A ruler (named Jairus; Mark and Luke), i.e., the president of the synagogue, in virtue of his position as one of the Jewish elders. Therefore of the highest social rank in the city, as Matthew and his company were of the lowest.

Worshipped him. ‘Fell at his feet' (Mark and Luke).

My daughter even now died. Concise statement Mark and Luke give fuller details: the ruler says that she is at the point of death, and on the way news of her actual death arrives. He had some faith, but not that Jesus could heal with a word, so he asks: Come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

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