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Luke 8:52

Luke 8:53-1964 bbe — And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead. But he, taking her hand, said to her, My child, get up.…

Bible in Basic English

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.

56

And her father and mother were full of wonder, but he gave orders to them to say nothing about it to anyone.

— Luke 8:53-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 8:53-1964 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise. And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done. ”

  • DRB

    “And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. But he taking her by the hand, cried out, saying: Maid, arise. And her spirit returned: and she arose immediately. And he bid them give her to eat. And her parents were astonished, whom he charged to tell no man what was done. ”

Luke 8 — Context

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.

56

And her father and mother were full of wonder, but he gave orders to them to say nothing about it to anyone.

Luke 8:53-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:53-1964 say?
Luke 8:53-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead. But he, taking her hand, said to her, My child, get up. 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. And her father and mother were full of wonder, but he gave orders to them to say nothing about it to anyone.”
Where is Luke 8:53-1964 in the Bible?
Luke 8:53-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verses 53–1964.
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 8:53-1964.
What translation should I read Luke 8:53-1964 in?
Luke 8:53-1964 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 8:53-1964?
Luke 8:53-1964 reads (BBE): “And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead. But he, taking her hand, said to her, My child, get up. 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. And her father and mother were full of wonder, but he gave orders to them to say nothing about it to anyone.” 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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