Luke 8:19 bbe — And his mother and his brothers came to him, and they were not able to get near him because of the great number of peop…

Bible in Basic English

"And his mother and his brothers came to him, and they were not able to get near him because of the great number of people."

— Luke 8:19, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 8 — Context

16

No man, when the light is lighted, puts a cover over it, or puts it under a bed, but he puts it on its table, so that those who come in may see the light.

17

For nothing is put out of view which will not be made clear, and nothing is secret of which the knowledge will not come to light.

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So take care how you give hearing, for to him who has will be given, and from him who has not will be taken even what he seems to have.

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And his mother and his brothers came to him, and they were not able to get near him because of the great number of people.

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And someone said to him, Your mother and your brothers are outside desiring to see you.

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But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.

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Now it came about on one of those days that he got into a boat with his disciples; and he said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the water: and they put out the boat.

Luke 8:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:19 say?
Luke 8:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And his mother and his brothers came to him, and they were not able to get near him because of the great number of people.”
Where is Luke 8:19 in the Bible?
Luke 8:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 19.
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 8:19.
What translation should I read Luke 8:19 in?
Luke 8:19 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 8:19?
Luke 8:19 reads (BBE): “And his mother and his brothers came to him, and they were not able to get near him because of the great number of people.” 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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