Luke 8:43 cpdv — And there was a certain woman, with a flow of blood for twelve years, who had paid out all her substance on physicians,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And there was a certain woman, with a flow of blood for twelve years, who had paid out all her substance on physicians, and she was unable to be cured by any of them. "

— Luke 8:43, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 8 — Context

40

Now it happened that, when Jesus had returned, the crowd received him. For they were all waiting for him.

41

And behold, a man came, whose name was Jairus, and he was a leader of the synagogue. And he fell down at the feet of Jesus, asking him to enter into his house.

42

For he had an only daughter, nearly twelve years old, and she was dying. And it happened that, as he was going there, he was hemmed in by the crowd.

43

And there was a certain woman, with a flow of blood for twelve years, who had paid out all her substance on physicians, and she was unable to be cured by any of them.

44

She approached him from behind, and she touched the hem of his garment. And at once the flow of her blood stopped.

45

And Jesus said, “Who is it that touched me?” But as everyone was denying it, Peter, and those who were with him, said: “Teacher, the crowd hems you in and presses upon you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’ ”

46

And Jesus said: “Someone has touched me. For I know that power has gone out from me.”

Luke 8:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:43 say?
Luke 8:43 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And there was a certain woman, with a flow of blood for twelve years, who had paid out all her substance on physicians, and she was unable to be cured by any of them. ”
Where is Luke 8:43 in the Bible?
Luke 8:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 43.
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 8:43.
What translation should I read Luke 8:43 in?
Luke 8:43 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 8:43?
Luke 8:43 reads (CPDV): “And there was a certain woman, with a flow of blood for twelve years, who had paid out all her substance on physicians, and she was unable to be cured by any of them. ” 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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