The answer is: Jairus

All were raised from the dead, except Jairus, whose daughter was raised by Jesus.

Isn’t it amazing how stories interweave throughout the Bible? While the accounts of Jesus raising people from the dead are captivating, it’s particularly intriguing to look at Jairus’ story. You might know that Jairus was a synagogue leader, a significant figure in his community. This notion of authority and status skirted around the inevitable truth of life and death; even those of high status had no control over the loss of a loved one—a prominent theme throughout scripture.

Jairus’ daughter’s resurrection not only highlights Jesus' compassion but serves as an illustrative echo of hope and renewal found in many biblical passages. Think about the deep connections in these accounts. Like the widow’s son at Nain, whom Jesus also raised (found in Luke 7:11-17), Jairus’s story underscores the promise of new life, but here there's a personal aspect—a father’s desperate love vulnerable before divine power.

And speaking of connections, ever noticed how in these miracle narratives, there’s always definitive crowds? The mix of disbelief and hope paints such a vivid, relatable picture; everyone’s anxieties and hopes come crashing together around one pivotal moment. Additionally, the use of Touch might seem minor, yet Jesus regarded intimate power in physical touch, casting out fear and signaling that the divine is closer than daunting life circumstances often make it seem.