Luke 8:40 net — Restoration and Healing Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him.

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"Restoration and Healing Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him."

— Luke 8:40, NET Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

37

Then all the people of the Gerasenes and the surrounding region asked Jesus to leave them alone, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and left.

38

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

39

“Return to your home, and declare what God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole town what Jesus had done for him.

40

Restoration and Healing Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him.

41

Then a man named Jairus, who was a leader of the synagogue, came up. Falling at Jesus’ feet, he pleaded with him to come to his house,

42

because he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds pressed around him.

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Now a woman was there who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years but could not be healed by anyone.

Luke 8:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 8:40 say?
Luke 8:40 in the NET Bible reads: “Restoration and Healing Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because 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 (NET): “Restoration and Healing Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because 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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