¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

² tn That is, “an official in charge of the synagogue”; ἀρχισυνάγωγος (arcisunagwgo") refers to the “president of a synagogue” (so BDAG 139 s.v. and L&N 53.93; cf. Luke 8:41).

sn The synagogue was a place for Jewish prayer and worship, with recognized leadership. See also the note on synagogue in 1:21.

³ tc Codex Bezae (D) and some Itala mss omit the words “named Jairus.” The evidence for the inclusion of the phrase is extremely strong, however. The witnesses in behalf of ὀνόματι ᾿Ιάϊρος (onomati Iairos) include {Ì⁴⁵ א A B C L Ï lat sy co}. The best explanation is that the phrase was accidentally dropped during the transmission of one strand of the Western text.

⁴ tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁵ tn Grk “and,” though such paratactic structure is rather awkward in English.

⁶ sn This group probably includes outside or even professional mourners, not just family, because a large group seems to be present.

⁷ tn Grk “on the sea,” “on the lake.” The translation “water” has been used here for stylistic reasons (cf. the same phrase in v. 48).

⁸ tn Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.

⁹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context.