This is the first part of what I hope will be a series of articles in which we explore the structure – and hopefully also come to understand a little of the meaning and significance – of Jesus’ two intercalated healings in Mark ch. 5: the raising of Jairus’ daughter and the healing of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:21-43.

In this first article, I attempt to introduce this interesting but complex topic, and to look at the structure of the first few verses, Mark 5:21-24, in which Jairus comes to Jesus and begs Him to come and heal his dying daughter.

I hope you will find this series interesting and helpful, and I look forward to all comments and corrections!

The article is in pdf format and can be accessed by clicking on the link below.

Categories: Chiastic and Other Structures, Gospel of Mark, New Testament Exegesis, Uncategorized

Tags: Chiasm, chiastic, Disciples, haemorrhage, hemorrhage, Jairus, Jairus' daughter, Jesus, Mark, Mark 5:21-43, Raising of Jairus' Daughter, Woman with Issue of Blood