Luke 9:34 nasb — While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

NASB

"While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud."

— Luke 9:34, NASB

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Luke 9 — Context

31

who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

32

Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

33

And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah"--not realizing what he was saying.

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While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

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Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!"

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And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.

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On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

Luke 9:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:34 say?
Luke 9:34 in the NASB reads: “While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.”
Where is Luke 9:34 in the Bible?
Luke 9:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 34.
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 9:34.
What translation should I read Luke 9:34 in?
Luke 9:34 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 9:34?
Luke 9:34 reads (NASB): “While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.” 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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