Luke 8:51 nasb — When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl's f…

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"When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl's father and mother."

— Luke 8:51, NASB

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Luke 8 — Context

48

And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace."

49

While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, "Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore."

50

But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, "Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well."

51

When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl's father and mother.

52

Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, "Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep."

53

And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died.

54

He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, "Child, arise!"

Luke 8:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:51 say?
Luke 8:51 in the NASB reads: “When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl's father and mother.”
Where is Luke 8:51 in the Bible?
Luke 8:51 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 51.
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 8:51.
What translation should I read Luke 8:51 in?
Luke 8:51 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 8:51?
Luke 8:51 reads (NASB): “When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl's father and mother.” 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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