Luke 8:34 kjv — When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.

King James Version

"When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country."

— Luke 8:34, King James Version

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Luke 8 — Context

31

And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

32

And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.

33

Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

34

When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.

35

Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

36

They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.

37

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

Luke 8:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:34 say?
Luke 8:34 in the King James Version reads: “When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.”
Where is Luke 8:34 in the Bible?
Luke 8:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 34.
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 8:34.
What translation should I read Luke 8:34 in?
Luke 8:34 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 8:34?
Luke 8:34 reads (KJV): “When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.” 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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