Luke 9:8 cpdv — by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For one of the prophets from of old has risen again.” "

— Luke 9:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 9 — Context

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And whoever will not have received you, upon departing from that city, shake off even the dust on your feet, as a testimony against them.”

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And going forth, they traveled around, through the towns, evangelizing and curing everywhere.

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Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all the things that were being done by him, but he doubted, because it was said

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by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For one of the prophets from of old has risen again.”

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And Herod said: “I beheaded John. So then, who is this, about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.

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And when the Apostles returned, they explained to him all the things that they had done. And taking them with him, he withdrew to a deserted place apart, which belongs to Bethsaida.

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But when the crowd had realized this, they followed him. And he received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God. And those who were in need of cures, he healed.

Luke 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:8 say?
Luke 9:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For one of the prophets from of old has risen again.” ”
Where is Luke 9:8 in the Bible?
Luke 9:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 8.
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 9:8.
What translation should I read Luke 9:8 in?
Luke 9:8 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 9:8?
Luke 9:8 reads (CPDV): “by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For one of the prophets from of old has risen again.” ” 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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