Luke 8:31 nasb — They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.

NASB

"They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss."

— Luke 8:31, NASB

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Luke 8 — Context

28

Seeing Jesus, he cried out and fell before Him, and said in a loud voice, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me."

29

For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had seized him many times; and he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, and yet he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.

30

And Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him.

31

They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.

32

Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission.

33

And the demons came out of the man and entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

34

When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and reported it in the city and out in the country.

Luke 8:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:31 say?
Luke 8:31 in the NASB reads: “They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.”
Where is Luke 8:31 in the Bible?
Luke 8:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 31.
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 8:31.
What translation should I read Luke 8:31 in?
Luke 8:31 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 8:31?
Luke 8:31 reads (NASB): “They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.” 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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