Luke 8:20 kjv — And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

King James Version

"And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee."

— Luke 8:20, King James Version

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Luke 8 — Context

17

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

18

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

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Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

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And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

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And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

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Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

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But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

Luke 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:20 say?
Luke 8:20 in the King James Version reads: “And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.”
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 (KJV): “And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.” 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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