What does Luke 8:50 mean?

Luke 8:50 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 8:50 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

48And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

51And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.

52And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

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