Luke 8:20 cpdv — And it was reported to him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And it was reported to him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” "

— Luke 8:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Luke 8:20 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Luke 8 — Context

17

For there is nothing secret, which will not be made clear, nor is there anything hidden, which will not be known and be brought into plain sight.

18

Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

19

Then his mother and brothers came to him; but they were not able to go to him because of the crowd.

20

And it was reported to him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

21

And in response, he said to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”

22

Now it happened, on a certain day, that he climbed into a little boat with his disciples. And he said to them, “Let us make a crossing over the lake.” And they embarked.

23

And as they were sailing, he slept. And a windstorm descended over the lake. And they were taking on water and were in danger.

Luke 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 8:20 say?
Luke 8:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it was reported to him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” ”
Where is Luke 8:20 in the Bible?
Luke 8:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 20.
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 8:20.
What translation should I read Luke 8:20 in?
Luke 8:20 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 8:20?
Luke 8:20 reads (CPDV): “And it was reported to him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” ” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2