Luke 8:37 web — All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afrai…

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"All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned."

— Luke 8:37, World English Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

34

When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.

35

People went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus' feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

36

Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.

37

All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.

38

But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

39

"Return to your house, and declare what great things God has done for you." He went his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

40

It happened, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed 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 World English Bible reads: “All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.”
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 (WEB): “All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.” 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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