22. Jairus, an official of the local synagogue, arrived, and when he saw Jesus, he threw himself down at his feet
23. and begged him earnestly, “My little daughter is very ill. Please come and place your hands on her, so that she will get well and live!”
24. Then Jesus started off with him. So many people were going along with Jesus that they were crowding him from every side.
25. There was a woman who had suffered terribly from severe bleeding for twelve years,
26. even though she had been treated by many doctors. She had spent all her money, but instead of getting better she got worse all the time.
27. She had heard about Jesus, so she came in the crowd behind him,