Luke 18:37 nasb — They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

NASB

"They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by."

— Luke 18:37, NASB

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Luke 18 — Context

34

But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.

35

As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.

36

Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was.

37

They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

38

And he called out, saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

39

Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

40

And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him,

Luke 18:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:37 say?
Luke 18:37 in the NASB reads: “They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.”
Where is Luke 18:37 in the Bible?
Luke 18:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 37.
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 18:37.
What translation should I read Luke 18:37 in?
Luke 18:37 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 18:37?
Luke 18:37 reads (NASB): “They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.” 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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