Luke 9:8 net — while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

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"while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen."

— Luke 9:8, NET Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

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Wherever they do not receive you, as you leave that town, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

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Then they departed and went throughout the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

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Herod’s Confusion about Jesus Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was thoroughly perplexed, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead,

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while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

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Herod said,“I had John beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” So Herod wanted to learn about Jesus.

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The Feeding of the Five Thousand When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida.

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But when the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

Luke 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:8 say?
Luke 9:8 in the NET Bible reads: “while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.”
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 (NET): “while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.” 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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