5:21-24
In response to the request of the people, Jesus had left and crossed to the other side. As usual, a large crowd gathered. One of the synagogue leaders, called Jairus, came to Jesus and fell at his feet. His little daughter was seriously ill and was dying. He asked Jesus to come and lay hand on his daughter, believing that she would then be healed and would live. So Jesus went with Jairus, and, of course, was followed by a large crowd. It is possible that this was taking place in Capernaum.
5:25
The healing of Jairus’ daughter will take place later, but this is interspersed with the healing of a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. As well as the physical suffering, this would also make her “unclean” and so would severely restrict her involvement in society. Moreover, if she touched people they too may become unclean.
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