Luke 9:40 kjva — And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not."

— Luke 9:40, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 9 — Context

37

And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

38

And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.

39

And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

40

And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

41

And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

42

And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

43

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Luke 9:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:40 say?
Luke 9:40 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.”
Where is Luke 9:40 in the Bible?
Luke 9:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 40.
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 9:40.
What translation should I read Luke 9:40 in?
Luke 9:40 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 9:40?
Luke 9:40 reads (KJVA): “And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.” 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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