Luke 8:52 asv — And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.

American Standard Version

"And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth. "

— Luke 8:52, American Standard Version

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Luke 8 — Context

49

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

50

But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

51

And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.

52

And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.

53

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

54

But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.

55

And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat.

Luke 8:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 8:52 say?
Luke 8:52 in the American Standard Version reads: “And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth. ”
Where is Luke 8:52 in the Bible?
Luke 8:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 52.
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 8:52.
What translation should I read Luke 8:52 in?
Luke 8:52 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 8:52?
Luke 8:52 reads (ASV): “And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth. ” 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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