Mark 5:22 web — Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet,

World English Bible

"Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet,"

— Mark 5:22, World English Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

19

He didn't allow him, but said to him, "Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on you."

20

He went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone marveled.

21

When Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.

22

Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet,

23

and begged him much, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Please come and lay your hands on her, that she may be made healthy, and live."

24

He went with him, and a great multitude followed him, and they pressed upon him on all sides.

25

A certain woman, who had an issue of blood for twelve years,

Mark 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 5:22 say?
Mark 5:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell 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 (WEB): “Behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell 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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