Luke 8:43 web — A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed b…

World English Bible

"A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed by any,"

— Luke 8:43, World English Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

40

It happened, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

41

Behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus' feet, and begged him to come into his house,

42

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the multitudes pressed against him.

43

A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed by any,

44

came behind him, and touched the fringe of his cloak, and immediately the flow of her blood stopped.

45

Jesus said, "Who touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, "Master, the multitudes press and jostle you, and you say, 'Who touched me?'"

46

But Jesus said, "Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me."

Luke 8:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:43 say?
Luke 8:43 in the World English Bible reads: “A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed by any,”
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 (WEB): “A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed by any,” 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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