Luke 5:26 asv — And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange th…

American Standard Version

"And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day. "

— Luke 5:26, American Standard Version

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Luke 5 — Context

23

Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?

24

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he said unto him that was palsied), I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go unto thy house.

25

And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his house, glorifying God.

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And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.

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And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

28

And he forsook all, and rose up and followed him.

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And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them.

Luke 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:26 say?
Luke 5:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day. ”
Where is Luke 5:26 in the Bible?
Luke 5:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 26.
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 5:26.
What translation should I read Luke 5:26 in?
Luke 5:26 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 5:26?
Luke 5:26 reads (ASV): “And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day. ” 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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