Luke 8:21 net — But he replied to them,“My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”

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"But he replied to them,“My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”"

— Luke 8:21, NET Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

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So listen carefully, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him.”

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Jesus’ True Family Now Jesus’ mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not get near him because of the crowd.

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So he was told,“Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

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But he replied to them,“My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”

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Stilling of a Storm One day Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them,“Let’s go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out,

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and as they sailed he fell asleep. Now a violent windstorm came down on the lake, and the boat started filling up with water, and they were in danger.

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They came and woke him, saying,“Master, Master, we are about to die!” So he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; they died down, and it was calm.

Luke 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:21 say?
Luke 8:21 in the NET Bible reads: “But he replied to them,“My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.””
Where is Luke 8:21 in the Bible?
Luke 8:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 21.
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 8:21.
What translation should I read Luke 8:21 in?
Luke 8:21 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 8:21?
Luke 8:21 reads (NET): “But he replied to them,“My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”” 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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