While he was speaking these things to them, now, a ruler came, worshiped him, and said, “My daughter has just now died, but come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.”
In this passage, a ruler, who was likely an important person in the community, humbly approaches Jesus and asks Him to perform a miracle. Despite his daughter’s death, the ruler believes that Jesus can raise her to life if He simply touches her. This is a profound expression of faith on the ruler’s part, as he trusts in Jesus’ power even after his daughter’s death. The faith that Jesus can restore his daughter to life with a single touch testifies that the ruler acknowledged Jesus’ divine power, which had become known through Jesus’ many healings and miracles.