What happened with the raising of Jairus’ daughter?
A synagogue ruler named Jairus begged Jesus to heal his dying daughter. While Jesus walked toward the house news came that the girl had died. "Do not fear, only believe," Jesus said — then took her hand and raised her (Mark 5:21–43).
Sandwiched in the story is the healing of a woman with a 12-year flow of blood. Both narratives turn on touch and faith, and the girl is twelve years old.
"Talitha cumi" — "Little girl, I say to you, arise." Jesus speaks to death like it is a sleeping child. He is unhurried, kind, and absolutely sovereign.
For grieving families: Jesus’ word to Jairus is still his word — "Do not fear, only believe." Even where death has come, the Lord of life still walks toward us.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.