Mark 5:22-24

[22] And, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and him, he fell at his feet, [23] And besought him greatly, saying, little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, she may be healed; and she shall live. [24] And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

What is the context of Mark 5:22-24?

A Girl Restored and a Woman Healed (Mark 5:21-43 true)
Jesus Heals in Response to Faith (Mark 5:21-43 true)
Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus's Daughter (Mark 5:21-43 true)
Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman .( L .) (Mark 5:21-43 true)
Jesus Heals a Woman and Resurrects a Girl (Mark 5:21-43 true)
Miracles and Healing (Mark 5:21-43 true)
A Woman Healed and a Daughter Raised (Mark 5:21-43 true)
A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed (Mark 5:21-43 true)

What does Mark 5:22-24 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Synagogue rulers were not priests but lay leaders who were responsible for the worship services and the synagogue"s physical facilities. As such, Jairus (the Greek form of the Hebrew Jair, "he will give light or awaken;" cf. Numbers 32:41; Judges 10:3) undoubtedly enjoyed much respect in his community. Most healing stories are anonymous, so perhaps Mark included Jairus" name because of its connection with Jesus" miracle of awakening the girl to life (cf. Mark 5:39). Laying hands on a sick person for healing associated the power of the healer with the person needing deliverance (cf. Mark 6:5; Mark 7:32; Mark 8:23; Mark 8:25).

Upon returning to Galilee, Jesus immediately began to serve in response to this urgent emotional plea, but the thronging crowd slowed His progress.