Luke 8:26 cpdv — And they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. "

— Luke 8:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 8 — Context

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.

24

Then, drawing near, they awakened him, saying, “Teacher, we are perishing.” But as he rose up, he rebuked the wind and the raging water, and they ceased. And a tranquility occurred.

25

Then he said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they, being afraid, were amazed, saying to one another, “Who do you think this is, so that he commands both wind and sea, and they obey him?”

26

And they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee.

27

And when he had gone out to the land, a certain man met him, who had now had a demon for a long time. And he did not wear clothes, nor did he stay in a house, but among the sepulchers.

28

And when he saw Jesus, he fell down before him. And crying out in a loud voice, he said: “What is there between me and you, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you not to torture me.”

29

For he was ordering the unclean spirit to depart from the man. For on many occasions, it would seize him, and he was bound with chains and held by fetters. But breaking the chains, he was driven by the demon into deserted places.

Luke 8:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:26 say?
Luke 8:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. ”
Where is Luke 8:26 in the Bible?
Luke 8:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 26.
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 8:26.
What translation should I read Luke 8:26 in?
Luke 8:26 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 8:26?
Luke 8:26 reads (CPDV): “And they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. ” 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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