While he spake these things] Mark 5:22. Luke 8. 41. While the Pharisees go about to disgrace Christ, God offers a double occasion to him, to manifest his divine power. a certain ruler] Jairus a ruler of the synagogue. See in Mark and Luke. worshipped him] By falling down at his feet. In Mark. lay thy hand upon her] His faith was short of the Centurions, though he were a ruler of the synagogue. The Centurion desired Christs word onely, Chap. 8. 8.