^{40 Ref} And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

^{41 Ref} 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 to come into his house;

^{42 Ref} for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

^{43 Ref} And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,

^{44 Ref} came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.

^{45 Ref} And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush `thee'.

^{46 Ref} But Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me.

^{47 Ref} And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

^{48 Ref} And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

^{49 Ref} While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's `house', saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

^{50 Ref} But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

^{51 Ref} And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.

^{52 Ref} And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.

^{53 Ref} And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

^{54 Ref} But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.

^{55 Ref} And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that `something' be given her to eat.

^{56 Ref} And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done.