Luke 8:50

Luke 8:50 Meaning and Explanation

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

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Jesus tells Jairus not to fear but only to believe, and she shall be made whole.

What Does Luke 8:50 Mean?

Jesus hears the message before Jairus can answer it, and He speaks first: fear not; believe only, and she shall be made whole.

To a father holding the worst news, He gives one task, and only one: keep trusting Me. He does not explain how; He promises that. Faith here is not a feeling to be summoned but a hand to be held, leaning on the One who is still walking toward the house. Where death has spoken what sounds like the final word, Jesus speaks a later one.

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What does Luke 8:50 mean?

Jesus tells Jairus not to fear but only to believe, and she shall be made whole.

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