Was (υπηρχεν). Imperfect of υπαρχω in sense of ην as in modern Greek. Common in Luke, and Acts, but not in other Gospels.

And, behold, there came a man named Jairus.—See Notes on Matthew 9:18-26 and Mark 5:21-43. Saint Luke’s narrative agrees …

And it came to pa , that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. And, behold, there came a…

St. Augustine of Hippo: After relating the miracle of the Gadarenes, Luke continues with the story of the ruler of the synagogue…

The “crowds” , now an integral part of the narrative, cover the woman’s furtive approach to Jesus. Luke does not specify the nature of the “bleedin…

And behold, there came a man named Jairus
(See Gill on Mark 5:22).

Let us not complain of a crowd, and a throng, and a hurry, as long as we are in the way of our duty, and doing good; but otherwise, every wise man …