Luke 9:39 web — Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from hi…

World English Bible

"Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely."

— Luke 9:39, World English Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

36

When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.

37

It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him.

38

Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.

39

Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.

40

I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldn't."

41

Jesus answered, "Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here."

42

While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

Luke 9:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:39 say?
Luke 9:39 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.”
Where is Luke 9:39 in the Bible?
Luke 9:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 39.
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 9:39.
What translation should I read Luke 9:39 in?
Luke 9:39 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 9:39?
Luke 9:39 reads (WEB): “Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.” 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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