Luke 8:52 bbe — And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping.

Bible in Basic English

"And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping."

— Luke 8:52, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 8 — Context

49

While he was still talking, someone came from the house of the ruler of the Synagogue, saying, Your daughter is dead; do not go on troubling the Master.

50

But Jesus at these words said to him, Have no fear, only have faith, and she will be made well.

51

And when he came to the house he did not let any man go in with him, but only Peter and John and James, and the father of the girl and her mother.

52

And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping.

53

And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead.

54

But he, taking her hand, said to her, My child, get up.

55

And her spirit came back to her and she got up straight away: and he gave orders that food was to be given to her.

Luke 8:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:52 say?
Luke 8:52 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping.”
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 (BBE): “And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping.” 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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