Luke 5:18 web — Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.

World English Bible

"Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus."

— Luke 5:18, World English Bible

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Luke 5:18 in Other Translations

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Luke 5 — Context

15

But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

16

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

17

It happened on one of those days, that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.

18

Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.

19

Not finding a way to bring him in because of the multitude, they went up to the housetop, and let him down through the tiles with his cot into the midst before Jesus.

20

Seeing their faith, he said to him, "Man, your sins are forgiven you."

21

The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"

Luke 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:18 say?
Luke 5:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.”
Where is Luke 5:18 in the Bible?
Luke 5:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 18.
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 5:18.
What translation should I read Luke 5:18 in?
Luke 5:18 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 5:18?
Luke 5:18 reads (WEB): “Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.” 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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