Luke Chapter 8

Women Minister to Jesus

1And 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, 2And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

The Parable of the Sower

(Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9)

4And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5A 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. 6And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8And 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.

9And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? 10And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12Those 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. 13They 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. 14And 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. 15But 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.

The Lesson of the Lamp

(Mark 4:21-25)

16No 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. 17For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 18Take 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.

Jesus' Mother and Brothers

(Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35)

19Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Jesus Stills the Storm

(Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41)

22Now 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. 23But 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. 24And 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. 25And 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.

Demons Cast into Pigs

(Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20)

26And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27And 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. 28When 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 God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. 29(For he had commanded the unclean spirit 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.) 30And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. 31And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

32And 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. 33Then 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.

34When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 35Then 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. 36They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. 37Then 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. 38Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

The Healing Touch of Jesus

(Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43)

40And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. 41And, 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: 42For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45And 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? 46And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. 47And 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. 48And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

49While 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. 50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51And 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. 52And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

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Women Minister to Jesus

1 It happened soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God. With him were the twelve, 2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out; 3 and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.

The Parable of the Sower
(Matthew 13:1–23; Mark 4:1–20)

4 When a great multitude came together, and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable.

5 “The farmer went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the road, and it was trampled under foot, and the birds of the sky devoured it. 6 Other seed fell on the rock, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture. 7 Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it. 8 Other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit one hundred times.” As he said these things, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

9 Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?” 10 He said, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’

11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the road are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation. 14 That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.

The Lesson of the Lamp
(Mark 4:21–25)

16 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. 17 For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light. 18 Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn’t have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has.”

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
(Matthew 12:46–50; Mark 3:31–35)

19 His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd. 20 It was told him by some saying, “Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you.” 21 But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it.”

Jesus Calms the Storm
(Psalm 107:1–43; Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41)

22 Now it happened on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples, and he said to them, “Let’s go over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep. A wind storm came down on the lake, and they were taking on dangerous amounts of water. 24 They came to him, and awoke him, saying, “Master, master, we are dying!” He awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and it was calm.

25 He said to them, “Where is your faith?” Being afraid they marveled, saying one to another, “Who is this, then, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?”

The Demons and the Pigs
(Matthew 8:28–34; Mark 5:1–20)

26 They arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and didn’t live in a 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 do I have to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torment me!” 29 For Jesus was commanding the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For the unclean spirit had often seized the man. He was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bands apart, he was driven by the demon into the desert. 30 Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered into him. 31 They begged him that he would not command them to go into the abyss.

32 Now there was there a herd of many pigs feeding on the mountain, and they begged him that he would allow them to enter into those. He allowed them. 33 The demons came out from the man, and entered into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake, and were drowned.

34 When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. 35 People went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 36 Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed. 37 All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned. 38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

39 “Return to your house, and declare what great things God has done for you.” He went his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

The Healing Touch of Jesus
(Matthew 9:18–26; Mark 5:21–43)

40 It happened, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. 41 Behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’ feet, and begged him to come into his house, 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the multitudes pressed against him.

43 A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be healed by any, 44 came behind him, and touched the fringe of his cloak, and immediately the flow of her blood stopped. 45 Jesus said, “Who touched me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes press and jostle you, and you say, ‘Who touched me?’” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me.” 47 When the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared to him in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48 He said to her, “Daughter, cheer up. Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

49 While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house came, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t trouble the Teacher.” 50 But Jesus hearing it, answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed.” 51 When he came to the house, he didn’t allow anyone to enter in, except Peter, John, James, the father of the child, and her mother. 52 All were weeping and mourning her, but he said, “Don’t weep. She isn’t dead, but sleeping.” 53 They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But he put them all outside, and taking her by the hand, he called, saying, “Child, arise!” 55 Her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. He commanded that something be given to her to eat. 56 Her parents were amazed, but he commanded them to tell no one what had been done.

Women Minister to Jesus

1 Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him, 2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them a out of their own means.

The Parable of the Sower
(Matthew 13:1–23; Mark 4:1–20)

4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable: 5 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it.

6 Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture.

7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings.

8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.”

As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

9 Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.

10 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that,

‘though seeing, they may not see;

though hearing, they may not understand.’ b

11 Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 The seeds c along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

13 The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.

14 The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

15 But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

The Lesson of the Lamp
(Mark 4:21–25)

16 No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. 17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.

18 Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
(Matthew 12:46–50; Mark 3:31–35)

19 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. 20 He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.”

21 But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”

Jesus Calms the Storm
(Psalm 107:1–43; Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41)

22 One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out.

23 As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!”

Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. 25 “Where is your faith?” He asked.

Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

The Demons and the Pigs
(Matthew 8:28–34; Mark 5:1–20)

26 Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, d across the lake from Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothing or lived in a house, but he stayed in the tombs.

28 When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!” 29 For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.

30 “What is your name?” Jesus asked.

“Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him. 31 And the demons kept begging Jesus not to order them to go into the Abyss.

32 There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission.

33 Then the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

34 When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside. 35 So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 36 Meanwhile, those who had seen it reported how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

37 Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.

38 The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying, 39 “Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.

The Healing Touch of Jesus
(Matthew 9:18–26; Mark 5:21–43)

40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, 42 because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying.

As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him, 43 including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, e but no one was able to heal her. 44 She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.

45 “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked.

But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, f “the people are crowding and pressing against You.”

46 But Jesus declared, “Someone touched Me, for I know that power has gone out from Me.”

47 Then the woman, seeing that she could not escape notice, came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she explained why she had touched Him and how she had immediately been healed.

48 “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

49 While He was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he told Jairus. “Do not bother the Teacher anymore.”

50 But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

51 When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother. 52 Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.” 53 And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.

54 But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” 55 Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. 56 Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

Women Minister to Jesus

1And it came to pass thereafter, that he was going through every city and village, preaching and proclaiming good news of the reign of God, and the twelve are with him, 2and certain women, who were healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary who is called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone forth, 3and Joanna wife of Chuza, steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to him from their substance.

The Parable of the Sower

(Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9)

4And a great multitude having gathered, and those who from city and city were coming unto him, he spake by a simile: 5'The sower went forth to sow his seed, and in his sowing some indeed fell beside the way, and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the heaven did devour it. 6'And other fell upon the rock, and having sprung up, it did wither, through not having moisture. 7'And other fell amidst the thorns, and the thorns having sprung up with it, did choke it. 8'And other fell upon the good ground, and having sprung up, it made fruit an hundred fold.' These things saying, he was calling, 'He having ears to hear -- let him hear.'

9And his disciples were questioning him, saying, 'What may this simile be?' 10And he said, 'To you it hath been given to know the secrets of the reign of God, and to the rest in similes; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

11'And this is the simile: The seed is the word of God, 12and those beside the way are those hearing, then cometh the Devil, and taketh up the word from their heart, lest having believed, they may be saved. 13'And those upon the rock: They who, when they may hear, with joy do receive the word, and these have no root, who for a time believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 14'And that which fell to the thorns: These are they who have heard, and going forth, through anxieties, and riches, and pleasures of life, are choked, and bear not to completion. 15And that in the good ground: These are they, who in an upright and good heart, having heard the word, do retain it, and bear fruit in continuance.

The Lesson of the Lamp

(Mark 4:21-25)

16And no one having lighted a lamp doth cover it with a vessel, or under a couch doth put it; but upon a lamp-stand he doth put it, that those coming in may see the light, 17for nothing is secret, that shall not become manifest, nor hid, that shall not be known, and become manifest. 18'See, therefore, how ye hear, for whoever may have, there shall be given to him, and whoever may not have, also what he seemeth to have, shall be taken from him.'

Jesus' Mother and Brothers

(Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35)

19And there came unto him his mother and brethren, and they were not able to get to him because of the multitude, 20and it was told him, saying, 'Thy mother and thy brethren do stand without, wishing to see thee;' 21and he answering said unto them, 'My mother and my brethren! they are those who the word of God are hearing, and doing.'

Jesus Stills the Storm

(Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41)

22And it came to pass, on one of the days, that he himself went into a boat with his disciples, and he said unto them, 'We may go over to the other side of the lake;' and they set forth, 23and as they are sailing he fell deeply asleep, and there came down a storm of wind to the lake, and they were filling, and were in peril. 24And having come near, they awoke him, saying, 'Master, master, we perish;' and he, having arisen, rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there came a calm, 25and he said to them, 'Where is your faith?' and they being afraid did wonder, saying unto one another, 'Who, then, is this, that even the winds he doth command, and the water, and they obey him?'

Demons Cast into Pigs

(Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20)

26And they sailed down to the region of the Gadarenes, that is over-against Galilee, 27and he having gone forth upon the land, there met him a certain man, out of the city, who had demons for a long time, and with a garment was not clothed, and in a house was not abiding, but in the tombs, 28and having seen Jesus, and having cried out, he fell before him, and with a loud voice, said, 'What -- to me and to thee, Jesus, Son of God Most High? I beseech thee, mayest thou not afflict me!' 29For he commanded the unclean spirit to come forth from the man, for many times it had caught him, and he was being bound with chains and fetters -- guarded, and breaking asunder the bonds he was driven by the demons to the deserts. 30And Jesus questioned him, saying, 'What is thy name?' and he said, 'Legion,' (because many demons were entered into him,) 31and he was calling on him, that he may not command them to go away to the abyss,

32and there was there a herd of many swine feeding in the mountain, and they were calling on him, that he might suffer them to enter into these, and he suffered them, 33and the demons having gone forth from the man, did enter into the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep to the lake, and were choked.

34And those feeding them, having seen what was come to pass, fled, and having gone, told it to the city, and to the fields; 35and they came forth to see what was come to pass, and they came unto Jesus, and found the man sitting, out of whom the demons had gone forth, clothed, and right-minded, at the feet of Jesus, and they were afraid; 36and those also having seen it, told them how the demoniac was saved. 37And the whole multitude of the region of the Gadarenes round about asked him to go away from them, because with great fear they were pressed, and he having entered into the boat, did turn back. 38And the man from whom the demons had gone forth was beseeching of him to be with him, and Jesus sent him away, saying, 39'Turn back to thy house, and tell how great things God did to thee;' and he went away through all the city proclaiming how great things Jesus did to him.

The Healing Touch of Jesus

(Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43)

40And it came to pass, in the turning back of Jesus, the multitude received him, for they were all looking for him, 41and lo, there came a man, whose name is Jairus, and he was a chief of the synagogue, and having fallen at the feet of Jesus, was calling on him to come to his house; 42because he had an only daughter about twelve years old, and she was dying. And in his going away, the multitudes were thronging him,

43and a woman, having an issue of blood for twelve years, who, having spent on physicians all her living, was not able to be healed by any, 44having come near behind, touched the fringe of his garment, and presently the issue of her blood stood. 45And Jesus said, 'Who is it that touched me?' and all denying, Peter and those with him said, 'Master, the multitudes press thee, and throng thee, and thou dost say, Who is it that touched me!' 46And Jesus said, 'Some one did touch me, for I knew power having gone forth from me.' 47And the woman, having seen that she was not hid, trembling, came, and having fallen before him, for what cause she touched him declared to him before all the people, and how she was healed presently; 48and he said to her, 'Take courage, daughter, thy faith hath saved thee, be going on to peace.'

49While he is yet speaking, there doth come a certain one from the chief of the synagogue's house, saying to him -- 'Thy daughter hath died, harass not the Teacher;' 50and Jesus having heard, answered him, saying, 'Be not afraid, only believe, and she shall be saved.' 51And having come to the house, he suffered no one to go in, except Peter, and James, and John, and the father of the child, and the mother; 52and they were all weeping, and beating themselves for her, and he said, 'Weep not, she did not die, but doth sleep; 53and they were deriding him, knowing that she did die; 54and he having put all forth without, and having taken hold of her hand, called, saying, 'Child, arise;' 55and her spirit came back, and she arose presently, and he directed that there be given to her to eat; 56and her parents were amazed, but he charged them to say to no one what was come to pass.

Women Who Followed Jesus

¹ After this, Jesus traveled through cities and villages, His heart burning to share the incredible news of God's kingdom breaking into our world. The twelve disciples journeyed with Him, learning and growing in their understanding with each step. ² Several women also followed, their lives radically transformed by His healing touch. Among them was Mary Magdalena, freed from seven demons that had tormented her soul.

These women expressed their gratitude through serving and generous financial support. They also included ³ Joanna, whose husband Chuza was King Herod's business manager. She demonstrated remarkable courage by publicly associating with Jesus. And there was also Susanna, and many others contributing to Jesus and His disciples. They were a great blessing, as they spread God's kingdom Message through their wealth and influence.

The Parable of the Sower

⁴ A massive crowd gathered from every surrounding town, drawn by the testimonies of hope and transformation. And Jesus addressed them all by telling a story: ⁵ "Picture a farmer stepping out at dawn, as he scatters seeds across his field. Some seeds fell on the hardened footpath where countless feet have trod. Birds swoop down immediately, devouring the exposed seeds. ⁶ Other seeds landed on bedrock soil. They sprout quickly but wither under the scorching sun as they lack deep roots. ⁷ Some seeds fell among thorny weeds. Though they begin to grow, the aggressive thorns eventually choke them out.

⁸ But some seeds find rich, fertile soil. These grow into strong plants, multiplying the original seed a hundred times over." Then Jesus called out loudly, "If you have ears to hear, you must listen and understand!"

⁹ The disciples, puzzled by this agricultural allegory, asked Jesus privately about its deeper meaning. ¹⁰ And Jesus explained, "You've been given special insight into God's kingdom mysteries. But I use riddles for others so they might look without truly seeing, and hear without truly understanding – until they're ready to embrace the full implications of these truths.

The Parable Explained

¹¹ Here's the key: The seed represents God's transformative Message of hope and truth. ¹² The hardened soil of the footpath represents closed minds where truth cannot penetrate. The enemy swoops in like those birds, snatching away the message before it can take root and lead to salvation. ¹³ The rocky soil represents superficial faith – people who receive the message joyfully but lack spiritual depth. When trials come, their faith withers and they fall down like plants without roots. ¹⁴ The thorny soil represents those whose spiritual growth is stunted by life's distractions – worry about finances, pursuit of success, addiction to pleasure, and daily stress prevent them from producing spiritual fruit.

¹⁵ But the good soil! These are people who hear God's truth with receptive hearts, treasure it deeply, and persevere through challenges. Their lives produce an abundant harvest of love, joy, peace, and all the fruits of transformed character.

A Lamp on a Stand

¹⁶ No one lights a lamp just to hide it! Instead, they place it where its light can guide everyone who enters. ¹⁷ Everything hidden will eventually come to light. Every secret will be revealed. God's truth cannot be suppressed forever. ¹⁸ So pay attention to how you listen! Those who embrace what they understand will receive even greater insight. But those who ignore or reject truth will lose even what they think they have."

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

¹⁹ Jesus' mother and brothers arrived but couldn't reach Him through the dense crowd. ²⁰ Someone told Him, "Your family is outside hoping to see You." ²¹ But Jesus responded with a redefinition of family: "My true family consists of all who hear God's message and live it out daily."

Jesus Calms the Storm

²² One day Jesus invited His disciples to cross the lake with Him. As they launched out, His exhausted body finally found rest. ²³ While He slept, a violent storm descended on the lake. Waves crashed over the boat's sides, threatening to sink them. Fear gripped the disciples' hearts as death seemed certain. ²⁴ They shook Jesus awake, crying, "Master! Master! We're going to drown!" Rising with divine authority, He commanded the wind and waves, "Peace! Be still!" Nature itself obeyed, leaving the lake mirror-smooth. ²⁵ "Where is your faith?" He asked His awestruck disciples. But they whispered among themselves, "Who is this Man that even wind and waves obey His voice?" Their understanding of His true identity continued to expand.

Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man

²⁶ They landed in the Gerasenes region, Gentile territory across from Galilee. ²⁷ Immediately, they encountered a man controlled by demons. Long ago he had abandoned clothes and home, living among the tombs like a wild animal. ²⁸ Seeing Jesus, he fell down screaming, "What do You want with me Jesus? Son of the Most High God! Please don't torture me!" ²⁹ Because Jesus had already been commanding the evil spirit to leave this tortured soul. All previous attempts to control the man with chains and guards had failed – the demons' power had snapped every restraint, driving him into isolation.

³⁰ "What is your name?" Jesus asked. "Legion," the demons replied, revealing their overwhelming number. ³¹ They begged repeatedly not to be sent into the bottomless pit. ³² A large herd of pigs fed on a nearby hillside. The demons pleaded to enter them instead, which Jesus permitted. ³³ Then the demons left the man and entered the pigs and the entire herd rushed down the steep bank and drowned in the lake.

³⁴ The terrified pig herders ran to spread news of these events throughout the region. ³⁵ People rushed to see for themselves. They found the former demoniac sitting calmly at Jesus' feet, clothed and completely sane. Fear gripped them as they realized the magnitude of power they were witnessing. ³⁶ Eyewitnesses described the dramatic transformation from demon-possessed madman to a peaceful follower of Jesus.

³⁷ But this display of supernatural power terrified the local people. They begged Jesus to leave, choosing the familiar comfort of their old lives over His transformative presence. So he left them and began boarding a boat to return to the other side. ³⁸ But the healed man was begging to join Jesus' followers. ³⁹ But instead, Jesus gave him a mission: "Return home and tell everyone how much God has done for you." The man obeyed, spreading news throughout the city of Jesus' incredible power to transform lives.

Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman

⁴⁰ When Jesus returned to Galilee, an eager crowd welcomed Him, having anxiously awaited His return. ⁴¹ A synagogue leader named Jairus fell at Jesus' feet, his desperation clear for all to see. He pleaded with Jesus to come to his home. ⁴² His only daughter, just twelve years old, lay dying. So Jesus started toward Jairus' house, but the pressing crowd slowed their progress dramatically.

⁴³ In that crowd was a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years, spending everything she had on ineffective medical treatments. ⁴⁴ She approached Jesus from behind, touching His garment's tassel with trembling fingers full of faith. Immediately, her bleeding stopped. ⁴⁵ "Who touched Me?" Jesus asked. When everyone denied it, Peter pointed out the obvious with all the crowds pressing in on Him from every side. ⁴⁶ But Jesus insisted, "Someone specifically touched Me with faith. I felt healing power flow out from Me."

⁴⁷ Realizing she couldn't remain hidden, the woman came forward trembling. Before everyone, she explained why she had touched Him and how she had been instantly healed. ⁴⁸ Jesus' voice was gentle: "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace, free from your suffering."

⁴⁹ While He was still speaking, someone arrived from Jairus' house with devastating news: "Your daughter has died. Don't bother the Teacher anymore." ⁵⁰ But Jesus turned to Jairus: "Don't be afraid. Just keep believing, and she will be healed." ⁵¹ At the house, Jesus allowed only Peter, John, James, and the child's parents to enter with Him. ⁵² The house was already filled with mourning – people weeping and wailing. But Jesus said, "Stop all this crying! She's not dead, she's sleeping." ⁵³ They laughed mockingly, knowing she was dead.

⁵⁴ But Jesus, took her by the hand, and called out, "Child, arise!" ⁵⁵ Her spirit returned, and she immediately stood up! Then Jesus demonstrated His practical care by instructing them to give her something to eat. ⁵⁶ Her parents were absolutely amazed, but Jesus gave strict instructions not to tell anyone what had happened. His ministry would unfold according to the Father's perfect timing.

Footnotes:

Verse 3 (a) TR to Him
Verse 10 (b) Isaiah 6:9 (See also LXX)
Verse 12 (c) Literally the ones ; also in verses 13, 14, and 15
Verse 26 (d) BYZ and TR Gadarenes ; Tischendorf Gergesenes ; also in verse 37
Verse 43 (e) NE and WH do not include She had spent all her money on physicians .
Verse 45 (f) BYZ and TR include and those who were with him .

Special thanks to the BSB Translation for the above footnotes.

The F.O.G Commentary:

1What is the meaning of Luke 8?

1.1Context of Luke 8

1.2Ancient Key Word Study

1.3Luke 8 Unique Insights

1.4Question the Text

1.5Luke 8 Connections to Yeshua

1.6Luke 8 Scriptural Echoes

1.7Luke 8 Devotional

1.8Did You Know

What is the meaning of Luke 8?

Have you ever felt overlooked, unworthy, or powerless in the face of life’s struggles? Maybe you’ve cried out to God in desperation, wondering if He hears you. Luke 8 speaks directly to those moments, revealing how Yeshua’s authority extends over every aspect of life—our faith, our fears, and even death itself.

This chapter introduces the devoted women who followed and supported Yeshua (Jesus), a reminder that God sees and values those the world often dismisses. Then comes the parable of the farmer scattering seed, challenging us to examine the soil of our own hearts. The lesson of the lamp calls us to shine our faith boldly, and Yeshua’s words about true family reveal that spiritual connection runs deeper than blood.

But Luke 8 isn’t just about words—it’s about power. We witness Jesus calming a raging storm with a single command, proving He reigns over creation itself. We see Him drive a legion of demons into a herd of pigs, setting a tormented man free. And just when we think we’ve seen it all, a desperate woman, suffering for twelve years, reaches out in faith to touch His garment—and is instantly healed as He feels power flow from Him. Finally, as if to leave no doubt of His authority, Yeshua enters the home of Jairus, where mourners have already given up hope, and raises his daughter from the dead.

Every moment in this chapter declares one unshakable truth: no matter what you’re facing, Yeshua’s power is greater. Are you ready to experience it?

Context of Luke 8

This chapter is strategically positioned within Luke’s carefully researched account of Yeshua’s ministry. It follows the powerful teachings of Luke 7, where Yeshua demonstrated His authority through healing and forgiveness, establishing His credentials as the promised Messiah. The positioning of these accounts is significant as Luke builds his case for Yeshua’s divine identity and mission.

Within the larger Biblical narrative, Luke 8 serves as a crucial bridge between the Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment in Yeshua. The chapter’s demonstrations of authority over creation echo Psalm 107:29, while His power over death recalls Elijah and Elisha’s miracles. These parallels weren’t coincidental – they were carefully documented by Luke to demonstrate how Yeshua fulfilled and exceeded the prophetic expectations of the Messiah.

The events in this chapter also establish foundational principles for the early church, which Luke’s original audience would soon be part of. The inclusion of women supporters, the explanation of parables to disciples, and the public demonstrations of power would all become crucial elements in the early church’s understanding of their mission and message.

Ancient Key Word Study

σπόρος (sporos) – “seed” in the parable of the sower represents not just any seed but specifically refers to seed intended for sowing. This agricultural term carried deep resonance in ancient Jewish thought, where Torah study was often compared to planting and harvesting. The word choice emphasizes intentional, purposeful dissemination of God’s Word.
συνπνίγω (sympnigo) – “choke” used in verse 7 is a compound word that literally means “to choke together.” This vivid term was used in ancient Greek literature to describe drowning and suggests a gradual but complete suffocation. Its usage here powerfully illustrates how worldly concerns can slowly but thoroughly suppress spiritual growth.
κατέχουσιν (katechousin) – “hold fast” in verse 15 implies more than simple retention; it suggests taking possession with authority. This military term was used for securing territory, emphasizing the active, intentional nature of properly receiving God’s Word.
γαλήνη (galene) – “calm” in verse 24 was a technical maritime term for absolute stillness of water. Ancient sailors viewed such complete calm as divine intervention, making this word choice particularly significant in demonstrating Yeshua’s divine authority over nature.
ἐξεδίωξαν (exedioxan) – “begged” in the context of the Gerasenes asking Yeshua to leave carries the intense meaning of “urgently driving out.” This compound verb suggests not mere request but desperate insistence, revealing their fear-driven rejection of divine intervention.
ἅπτομαι (haptomai) – “touch” in the account of the woman with the issue of blood carries ritual and legal implications in addition to physical contact. In Jewish law, such touch would typically transfer impurity, but here the flow is reversed – healing power flows from Yeshua.
κράσπεδον (kraspedon) – “fringe” of Yeshua’s garment refers specifically to the ritual tassels (tzitzit) worn by observant Jews. This detail connects the healing miracle to Numbers 15:38-39, where these tassels represent God’s commands and authority.
ἐγείρω (egeiro) – “arise” used in raising Jairus’s daughter is the same word later used for resurrection. This deliberate word choice foreshadows Yeshua’s own resurrection and establishes His authority over death itself.

Luke 8 Unique Insights

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The chapter presents a fascinating interplay between public and private ministry. The Messiah’s public teachings through riddles are followed by private explanations as parables to His disciples, establishing a pattern that would become crucial in early church discipleship. This dual-level teaching methodology reflects ancient Jewish educational practices where deeper meanings were reserved for committed students.

The inclusion of women supporters in verses 1-3 is revolutionary for its time. In both Jewish and Greco-Roman society, women’s public roles were severely limited. Luke’s specific mention of these women by name and their financial support of Yeshua’s ministry represents a radical departure from cultural norms. The Talmud later reflects ongoing debates about women’s roles in religious life, making this passage particularly significant.

The chapter contains what ancient rabbis called “string of pearls” teaching – seemingly separate incidents that are actually connected by deeper thematic threads. The progression from the parable of the sower through various miracles demonstrates increasing levels of authority: over nature (storm), spiritual forces (demons), illness (woman), and death (Jairus’s daughter). This arrangement wasn’t chronological but theological, showing Yeshua’s complete dominion over every aspect of creation.

Early church father Origen noted that the chapter’s structure mirrors the spiritual journey of believers: hearing the word (sower), facing trials (storm), confronting evil (demoniac), experiencing healing (woman), and receiving new life (Jairus’s daughter). This pattern became influential in early Christian catechesis.

Question the Text

As you read Luke 8, take a moment to question the text. What stands out as puzzling or unexpected? Where do the characters act in surprising ways? What cultural or theological assumptions are being challenged? Instead of rushing to find definitive answers, let these questions guide you into deeper reflection about human nature, divine interaction, and the unspoken details within the passage.

Why does Luke emphasize the women who followed and supported Yeshua financially? What does this reveal about the role of women in His ministry, especially in a culture where they had limited societal influence? Luke 8:1-3
In the parable of the farmer scattering seed, why do some seeds fail to grow despite being sown in the same field? How does this challenge the assumption that hearing the word of יהוה (Yahweh) alone is enough? Luke 8:4-8
Yeshua tells His disciples that they are given the secrets of the Kingdom, but others will hear in parables so they “may not understand.” Why would the Messiah intentionally veil spiritual truths rather than making them immediately clear to everyone? Luke 8:9-10
The Messiah states that nothing hidden will remain secret, yet He also tells people not to reveal certain miracles at other times. How do we reconcile this tension between revelation and concealment? Luke 8:16-17
Yeshua redefines family not by bloodline but by obedience to יהוה (Yahweh). How would this have been received in a culture that placed great emphasis on lineage and ancestry? Luke 8:19-21
When the disciples panic during the storm, Yeshua rebukes them for their lack of faith. Why does He expect them to trust Him even when the danger seems overwhelming? Luke 8:22-25
The demon-possessed man in the region of the Gerasenes is healed, but the people respond by asking Yeshua to leave. Why would they reject a miracle of deliverance? Luke 8:26-37
Unlike others Yeshua has healed, He instructs the formerly demon-possessed man to stay and tell others what happened. Why the difference in instructions? Luke 8:38-39
The woman with the issue of blood is healed simply by touching Yeshua’s garment. Why does He stop and call attention to her faith rather than letting her go unnoticed? Luke 8:43-48
Jairus is told not to bother Yeshua after his daughter dies, yet Yeshua tells him, “Do not fear, only believe.” How does this moment challenge the assumption that death is the final word? Luke 8:49-50
Yeshua raises Jairus’ daughter and tells them to give her something to eat. Why include this detail? What does it say about the nature of His miracles? Luke 8:55-56

These questions invite you to wrestle with the text, seeing both its challenges and insights. As you reflect, how do these themes resonate with your own faith journey? Leave a comment with your thoughts and questions below.

Luke 8 Connections to Yeshua

This chapter powerfully demonstrates Yeshua’s identity as the promised Messiah through His absolute authority over every domain of creation. His power over nature in calming the storm echoes Psalm 89:9, where יהוה (Yahweh) alone has power over the seas. The healing miracles fulfill prophecies like Isaiah 35:5-6, while His authority over death points to the ultimate resurrection power that would be demonstrated in His own resurrection.

The chapter’s emphasis on faith responses to Yeshua’s identity foreshadows the central question that would face the early church: Who is this man who commands even wind and waves? The various reactions – from the fearful Gerasenes to the desperate faith of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood – represent different possible responses to the Messiah’s claims and power. These accounts continue to challenge readers to examine their own response to Yeshua’s authority.

Luke 8 Scriptural Echoes

The chapter resonates deeply with numerous Old Testament themes and prophecies. The parable of the sower echoes Isaiah 55:10-11, where God’s Word is compared to seed that accomplishes His purposes. The calming of the storm recalls Psalm 107:23-32, where יהוה (Yahweh) stills the waves, while the healing of the woman with the issue of blood connects to Levitical purity laws (Leviticus 15:25-27).

The raising of Jairus’s daughter parallels Elijah raising the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:17-24) and Elisha raising the Shunammite’s son (2 Kings 4:32-37). However, Yeshua’s authority is direct rather than derivative, showing His divine nature.

Luke 8 Devotional

This chapter challenges us to examine our own response to God’s Word and Yeshua’s authority. The parable of the sower prompts self-reflection: What kind of soil is my heart? Am I allowing God’s Word to take deep root and produce lasting fruit? The various characters’ responses to Yeshua – from the fearful disciples in the storm to the faith-filled touch of the woman with the issue of blood – invite us to consider our own faith journey.

The chapter’s demonstrations of Yeshua’s authority remind us that no situation is beyond His power. Whether facing natural challenges (like the storm), spiritual opposition (like the demoniac), chronic problems (like the woman’s condition), or seemingly hopeless situations (like Jairus’s daughter), we can trust in His complete authority and loving concern.

Did You Know

The “certain women” mentioned in verses 2-3 would have been considered scandalous by first-century standards. Women traveling with and financially supporting a rabbi was virtually unheard of in ancient Jewish society.
The demoniac’s dwelling “among the tombs” carried special significance as tombs were considered ritually unclean. This detail emphasizes both his complete separation from society and the depth of Yeshua’s compassion in approaching him.
The “legion” of demons numbered approximately 6,000, based on the standard Roman legion size. This detail would have carried political undertones for Luke’s readers, living under Roman occupation.
The woman with the issue of blood would have spent all her money on doctors partly due to the Talmudic prescription of carrying specific medicines and trying various remedies, all of which proved ineffective.
The “flute players” at Jairus’s house were professional mourners, required by custom for even the poorest families to hire at least two flutists and one wailing woman for a death.
The command “give her something to eat” after raising Jairus’s daughter shows both practical concern and serves as proof of genuine resurrection – ghosts were believed incapable of eating.
The name Jairus means “he will awaken,” a detail that would have been significant to Luke’s Greek-speaking audience and adds another layer of meaning to the resurrection account.
The specific mention of the woman touching Yeshua’s “fringe” refers to the tzitzit, ritual tassels that represented God’s authority and healing power according to Malachi 4:2.

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