Luke 18:36 net — When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on.

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"When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on."

— Luke 18:36, NET Bible

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Luke 18 — Context

33

They will flog him severely and kill him. Yet on the third day he will rise again.”

34

But the twelve understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what Jesus meant.

35

Healing a Blind Man As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.

36

When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on.

37

They told him,“Jesus the Nazarene is passing by.”

38

So he called out,“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

39

And those who were in front scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted even more,“Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Luke 18:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:36 say?
Luke 18:36 in the NET Bible reads: “When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on.”
Where is Luke 18:36 in the Bible?
Luke 18:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 36.
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 18:36.
What translation should I read Luke 18:36 in?
Luke 18:36 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 18:36?
Luke 18:36 reads (NET): “When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on.” 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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