Luke 8:35 nasb — The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone o…

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"The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened."

— Luke 8:35, NASB

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Luke 8 — Context

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.

35

The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened.

36

Those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well.

37

And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, for they were gripped with great fear; and He got into a boat and returned.

38

But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying,

Luke 8:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:35 say?
Luke 8:35 in the NASB reads: “The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened.”
Where is Luke 8:35 in the Bible?
Luke 8:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 35.
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 8:35.
What translation should I read Luke 8:35 in?
Luke 8:35 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 8:35?
Luke 8:35 reads (NASB): “The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened.” 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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