Luke 8:23 bbe — But while they were sailing he went to sleep: and a storm of wind came down on the sea, and the boat became full of wat…

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"But while they were sailing he went to sleep: and a storm of wind came down on the sea, and the boat became full of water and they were in danger."

— Luke 8:23, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 8 — Context

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And someone said to him, Your mother and your brothers are outside desiring to see you.

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But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.

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Now it came about on one of those days that he got into a boat with his disciples; and he said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the water: and they put out the boat.

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But while they were sailing he went to sleep: and a storm of wind came down on the sea, and the boat became full of water and they were in danger.

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Then they came to him and, awaking him out of his sleep, said, Master, Master, destruction is near. And he, when he was awake, gave orders to the wind and the rolling waves, and the storm came to an end, and all was calm.

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And he said to them, Where is your faith? And fear and wonder overcame them, and they said to one another, Who then is this, who gives orders even to the winds and the water and they do what he says?

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And they came to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee.

Luke 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:23 say?
Luke 8:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But while they were sailing he went to sleep: and a storm of wind came down on the sea, and the boat became full of water and they were in danger.”
Where is Luke 8:23 in the Bible?
Luke 8:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 23.
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 8:23.
What translation should I read Luke 8:23 in?
Luke 8:23 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 8:23?
Luke 8:23 reads (BBE): “But while they were sailing he went to sleep: and a storm of wind came down on the sea, and the boat became full of water and they were in danger.” 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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