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While he was speaking

"While Jesus was speaking"

the synagogue leader

This refers to Jairus (Mark 5:22).

Why trouble the teacher any longer?

This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "It is useless to bother the teacher any longer" or "There is no need to bother the teacher any longer." (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)

the teacher

This refers to Jesus.