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Synagogue Ruler of Capernaum; Father of the Healed Girl
"Jairus was, of course, a terrible violator of the Jewish rules by making this public request" to Jesus for his daughter's healing . As ruler of the Capernaum synagogue, Jairus risked his institutional position by publicly begging Jesus to heal his dying daughter. When word came that the girl had died, Jesus said "Fear not; only believe," and proceeded to the house where he raised the child.
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