Mark 5:22 asv — And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet,

American Standard Version

"And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet, "

— Mark 5:22, American Standard Version

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Mark 5 — Context

19

And he suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go to thy house unto thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and how he had mercy on thee.

20

And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.

21

And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea.

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And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet,

23

and beseecheth him much, saying, My little daughter is at the point of death: I pray thee, that thou come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be made whole, and live.

24

And he went with him; and a great multitude followed him, and they thronged him.

25

And a woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years,

Mark 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:22 say?
Mark 5:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet, ”
Where is Mark 5:22 in the Bible?
Mark 5:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 22.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 5:22.
What translation should I read Mark 5:22 in?
Mark 5:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 5:22?
Mark 5:22 reads (ASV): “And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jaïrus by name; and seeing him, he falleth at his feet, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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