Luke 8
Women Accompanying Jesus
1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. Parallel theme: 1 Chronicles 29:14, Isaiah 23:18, Matthew 2:11, 25:40, 26:11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:22, 1 Timothy 5:10 +3
The Parable of the Sower
4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:
5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. Parallel theme: Genesis 15:11, Mark 4:15, Hebrews 2:1
6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. Parallel theme: Luke 8:13
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Good: Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:8, 4:20. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:12, Matthew 11:15, Revelation 2:7, 2:11 +2
9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdomKingdom: βασιλεία (Basileia). The Greek basileia (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history. of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Kingdom: Mark 4:11. References God: Colossians 2:2. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 29:4, Psalms 25:14, Isaiah 6:9, 44:18, Jeremiah 5:21, Matthew 11:25, 16:17, Romans 16:25 +5
11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
A Lamp Under a Jar
16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. Light: Luke 11:33, Acts 26:18. Parallel theme: Revelation 11:4
17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. Parallel theme: Luke 19:26, Matthew 13:12, 25:29, John 15:2, Acts 10:33, 17:11, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 14:37, Hebrews 2:1 +5
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.
20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of God, and do it.
Jesus Calms the Storm
22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. Faith: Luke 12:28, Matthew 6:30, 8:26, 14:31, 17:20, John 11:40. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:29, 30:4 +3
Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man
26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.
27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.
29 (For he had commanded the unclean spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. References Jesus: Matthew 8:29. Evil: Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:53, Mark 5:9
31 And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.
34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.
35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. References Jesus: Luke 10:39. Evil: Luke 8:27, 1 John 3:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:10, Acts 22:3
36 They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.
37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.
38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,
39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. References Jesus: Mark 1:45. References God: Deuteronomy 10:21, Psalms 66:16. Parallel theme: John 4:29, 1 Timothy 5:8
A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: References Jesus: Luke 13:14. Parallel theme: Luke 8:49, Acts 13:15, 18:8
42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, Parallel theme: Luke 8:27, 13:11, 13:16, 2 Chronicles 16:12, Isaiah 2:22, John 9:1
44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:11, Mark 5:33, Acts 16:29, 1 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 7:15, Hebrews 12:28
48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). hath made thee whole; go in peace.
49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. Parallel theme: Luke 7:6, Isaiah 7:12
50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). only, and she shall be made whole.
51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. References Peter: Luke 9:28, Mark 14:33. Parallel theme: Isaiah 42:2
52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. Parallel theme: Luke 23:27, John 11:4
53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. Parallel theme: Luke 16:14, Job 12:4, 17:2, Psalms 22:7, Isaiah 53:3, John 11:39
54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. Resurrection: John 5:21, Acts 9:40. Parallel theme: Luke 8:51, Jeremiah 31:32, Matthew 9:25, Mark 1:31, 8:23, 9:27, John 11:43 +4
55 And her spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. Parallel theme: John 11:44
56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. Parallel theme: Matthew 8:4, 9:30