36. Those who had seen it told the others how the man who had been controlled by demons was now healed.
37. Then all the people who lived in the area of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them. They were filled with fear. So he got into the boat and left.
38. The man who was now free of the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him away. He said to him,
39. "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away. He told people all over town how much Jesus had done for him.
40. When Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him. They were all expecting him.
41. Then a man named Jairus came. He was a synagogue ruler. He fell at Jesus' feet. He begged Jesus to come to his house.
42. His only daughter was dying. She was about 12 years old. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him.