Not heeding (παρακουσας). This is the sense in Mt 18:17 and uniformly so in the LXX. But here the other sense of hearing aside, ov…

Why troublest thou, etc. It seems that the people did not yet have confidence that Jesus could raise the dead. He had not yet done it; and…

While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master …

Theophylact of Ohrid: Those who were with the ruler of the synagogue thought that Christ was one of the prophets. For this …

While Jesus was still speaking to the woman, “some men” brought Jairus the news not to bother Jesus anymore since his daughter was dead. But Jesus …

Fear not, only believe. The message about her death had induced despair, because he had asked nothing from Christ but relief for the disea…

As soon as Jesus had heard the word that was spoken
By those that came from the ruler's house; as that his daughter …

We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. But do we not have as much occ…