Luke 8:40 kjva — And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him."

— Luke 8:40, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 8 — Context

37

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

38

Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

39

Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

40

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

41

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 that he would come into his house:

42

For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

43

And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

Luke 8:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:40 say?
Luke 8:40 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.”
Where is Luke 8:40 in the Bible?
Luke 8:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 40.
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 8:40.
What translation should I read Luke 8:40 in?
Luke 8:40 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 8:40?
Luke 8:40 reads (KJVA): “And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting 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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