Luke 8:52 net — Now they were all wailing and mourning for her, but he said,“Stop your weeping; she is not dead but asleep!”

NET Bible

"Now they were all wailing and mourning for her, but he said,“Stop your weeping; she is not dead but asleep!”"

— Luke 8:52, NET Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

49

While he was still speaking, someone from the synagogue leader’s house came and said,“Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the teacher any longer.”

50

But when Jesus heard this, he told him,“Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

51

Now when he came to the house, Jesus did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, and James, and the child’s father and mother.

52

Now they were all wailing and mourning for her, but he said,“Stop your weeping; she is not dead but asleep!”

53

And they began making fun of him, because they knew that she was dead.

54

But Jesus gently took her by the hand and said,“Child, get up.”

55

Her spirit returned, and she got up immediately. Then he told them to give her something to eat.

Luke 8:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 8:52 say?
Luke 8:52 in the NET Bible reads: “Now they were all wailing and mourning for her, but he said,“Stop your weeping; she is not dead but asleep!””
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 (NET): “Now they were all wailing and mourning for her, but he said,“Stop your weeping; she is not dead but asleep!”” 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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