[Now follows a series of three events in which Jesus heals people. Jesus' power is often clearly manifested in everyday life when he encounters people.] While Jesus was speaking to them, a ruler
[Jairus, who was the ruler of the synagogue in Capernaum, see ] came and fell down before him
(worshipped him – Gk. proskuneo) him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and lay your hand on her, and she will live again."