Luke 5:28 nasb — And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him.

NASB

"And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him."

— Luke 5:28, NASB

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Luke 5 — Context

25

Immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.

26

They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, "We have seen remarkable things today."

27

After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, "Follow Me."

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And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him.

29

And Levi gave a big reception for Him in his house; and there was a great crowd of tax collectors and other people who were reclining at the table with them.

30

The Pharisees and their scribes began grumbling at His disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?"

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And Jesus answered and said to them, "It is not those who are well who need a physician, but those who are sick.

Luke 5:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:28 say?
Luke 5:28 in the NASB reads: “And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him.”
Where is Luke 5:28 in the Bible?
Luke 5:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 28.
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 5:28.
What translation should I read Luke 5:28 in?
Luke 5:28 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 5:28?
Luke 5:28 reads (NASB): “And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him.” 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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