Luke 8

41 Behold, a man named Jairus came. He was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come into his house, 42 for he had an only born*8:42 The phrase "only born" is from the Greek word "μονογενη", which is sometimes translated "only begotten" or "one and only". daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the multitudes pressed against him.