Luke 8:19 web — His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.

World English Bible

"His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd."

— Luke 8:19, World English Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

16

"No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light.

17

For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.

18

Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn't have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has."

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His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.

20

It was told him by some saying, "Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you."

21

But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."

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Now it happened on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples, and he said to them, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they launched out.

Luke 8:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:19 say?
Luke 8:19 in the World English Bible reads: “His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.”
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 (WEB): “His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.” 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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