Luke 8:37 cpdv — And the entire multitude from the region of the Gerasenes pleaded with him to depart from them. For they were seized by…

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"And the entire multitude from the region of the Gerasenes pleaded with him to depart from them. For they were seized by a great fear. Then, climbing into the boat, he went back again. "

— Luke 8:37, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 8 — Context

34

And when those who were pasturing them had seen this, they fled and reported it in the city and the villages.

35

Then they went out to see what was happening, and they came to Jesus. And they found the man, from whom the demons had departed, sitting at his feet, clothed as well as in a sane mind, and they were afraid.

36

Then those who had seen this also reported to them how he had been healed from the legion.

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And the entire multitude from the region of the Gerasenes pleaded with him to depart from them. For they were seized by a great fear. Then, climbing into the boat, he went back again.

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And the man from whom the demons had departed pleaded with him, so that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

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“Return to your house and explain to them what great things God has done for you.” And he traveled through the entire city, preaching about the great things that Jesus had done for him.

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Now it happened that, when Jesus had returned, the crowd received him. For they were all waiting for him.

Luke 8:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:37 say?
Luke 8:37 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the entire multitude from the region of the Gerasenes pleaded with him to depart from them. For they were seized by a great fear. Then, climbing into the boat, he went back again. ”
Where is Luke 8:37 in the Bible?
Luke 8:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 37.
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 8:37.
What translation should I read Luke 8:37 in?
Luke 8:37 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 8:37?
Luke 8:37 reads (CPDV): “And the entire multitude from the region of the Gerasenes pleaded with him to depart from them. For they were seized by a great fear. Then, climbing into the boat, he went back again. ” 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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