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Jairus

A synagogue ruler whose young daughter died — and was raised by Jesus, who took her hand and said, "Little girl, get up."

Jairus fell at Jesus' feet and begged for his daughter. On the way to the house, news arrived that she had died.

Jesus told him: "Do not fear; only believe."

Taking her hand, Jesus said, "Talitha cumi" — "Little girl, get up." She did.

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