Luke 13:11 nasb — And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent double, and could…

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"And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent double, and could not straighten up at all."

— Luke 13:11, NASB

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Luke 13 — Context

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"And he answered and said to him, 'Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer;

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and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.'"

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And He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.

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And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent double, and could not straighten up at all.

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When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your sickness."

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And He laid His hands on her; and immediately she was made erect again and began glorifying God.

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But the synagogue official, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, began saying to the crowd in response, "There are six days in which work should be done; so come during them and get healed, and not on the Sabbath day."

Luke 13:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:11 say?
Luke 13:11 in the NASB reads: “And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent double, and could not straighten up at all.”
Where is Luke 13:11 in the Bible?
Luke 13:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 11.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 13:11.
What translation should I read Luke 13:11 in?
Luke 13:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 13:11?
Luke 13:11 reads (NASB): “And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent double, and could not straighten up at all.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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