Luke 8:42 nasb — for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing agains…

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"for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him."

— Luke 8:42, NASB

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Luke 8 — Context

39

"Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you." So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

40

And as Jesus returned, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.

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And there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus' feet, and began to implore Him to come to his house;

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for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.

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And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone,

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came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped.

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And Jesus said, "Who is the one who touched Me?" And while they were all denying it, Peter said, "Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on You."

Luke 8:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:42 say?
Luke 8:42 in the NASB reads: “for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.”
Where is Luke 8:42 in the Bible?
Luke 8:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 42.
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 8:42.
What translation should I read Luke 8:42 in?
Luke 8:42 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 8:42?
Luke 8:42 reads (NASB): “for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against 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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