# While he was still speaking

"While Jesus was still speaking to the woman"

# synagogue leader

This refers to Jairus ([Luke 8:41](../08/41.md)).

# Do not trouble the teacher

This statement implies that Jesus will not be able to do anything to help now that the girl is dead. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# the teacher

This refers to Jesus.