Luke 8:32 asv — Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave…

American Standard Version

"Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. "

— Luke 8:32, American Standard Version

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Luke 8 — Context

29

For he was commanding the unclean spirit to come out from the man. For oftentimes it had seized him: and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, he was driven of the demon into the deserts.

30

And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.

31

And they entreated him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss.

32

Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave.

33

And the demons came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were drowned.

34

And when they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.

35

And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.

Luke 8:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:32 say?
Luke 8:32 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. ”
Where is Luke 8:32 in the Bible?
Luke 8:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 32.
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 8:32.
What translation should I read Luke 8:32 in?
Luke 8:32 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 8:32?
Luke 8:32 reads (ASV): “Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. ” 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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