Luke 8:39 asv — Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout th…

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"Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him. "

— Luke 8:39, American Standard Version

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Luke 8 — Context

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And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.

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And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them; for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.

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But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

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Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.

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And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

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And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him to come into his house;

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for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

Luke 8:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:39 say?
Luke 8:39 in the American Standard Version reads: “Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him. ”
Where is Luke 8:39 in the Bible?
Luke 8:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 39.
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 8:39.
What translation should I read Luke 8:39 in?
Luke 8:39 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 8:39?
Luke 8:39 reads (ASV): “Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him. ” 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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