Luke 8:2 bbe — And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spi…

Bible in Basic English

"And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spirits had gone out,"

— Luke 8:2, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 8 — Context

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And it came about, after a short time, that he went through town and country giving the good news of the kingdom of God, and with him were the twelve,

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And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spirits had gone out,

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And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's chief house-servant, and Susanna and a number of others, who gave him of their wealth for his needs.

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And when a great number of people came together, and men from every town went out to him, he gave them teaching in the form of a story:

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A man went out to put in seed, and while he was doing it, some was dropped by the wayside and it was crushed under foot, and was taken by the birds of heaven.

Luke 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:2 say?
Luke 8:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spirits had gone out,”
Where is Luke 8:2 in the Bible?
Luke 8:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 2.
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 8:2.
What translation should I read Luke 8:2 in?
Luke 8:2 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 8:2?
Luke 8:2 reads (BBE): “And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spirits had gone out,” 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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