Luke 8:42 net — because he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds pressed…

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"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."

— Luke 8:42, NET Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

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.

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

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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,

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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.

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She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his cloak, and at once the bleeding stopped.

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Then Jesus asked,“Who was it who touched me?” When they all denied it, Peter said,“Master, the crowds are surrounding you and pressing against you!”

Luke 8:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 8:42 say?
Luke 8:42 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (NET): “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.” 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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