Luke 8:4 asv — And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:

American Standard Version

"And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable: "

— Luke 8:4, American Standard Version

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Luke 8 — Context

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And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,

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and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

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and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.

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And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:

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The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.

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And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.

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And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.

Luke 8:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:4 say?
Luke 8:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable: ”
Where is Luke 8:4 in the Bible?
Luke 8:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 4.
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 8:4.
What translation should I read Luke 8:4 in?
Luke 8:4 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 8:4?
Luke 8:4 reads (ASV): “And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable: ” 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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