Luke 8 - Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Many Women Support Christ’s Work

8 Soon afterward He was traveling from one town and village to another,(A) preaching and telling the good news of the kingdom of God.(B) The Twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses:(C) Mary, called Magdalene (seven demons had come out(D) of her); 3 Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who were supporting them from their possessions.

The Parable of the Sower

4 As a large crowd was gathering, and people were flocking to Him from every town, He said in a parable:(E) 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. As he was sowing, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the sky ate it up. 6 Other seed fell on the rock; when it sprang up, it withered, since it lacked moisture. 7 Other seed fell among thorns; the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. 8 Still other seed fell on good ground; when it sprang up, it produced a crop: 100 times what was sown.”(F) As He said this, He called out, “Anyone who has ears to hear should listen!”(G)

Why Jesus Used Parables

9 Then His disciples asked Him, “What does this parable mean?”(H) 10 So He said, “The secrets of the kingdom of God have been given for you(I) to know, but to the rest it is in parables, so that

Looking they may not see,
and hearing they may not understand.(J)[a]

The Parable of the Sower Explained

11 “This is the meaning of the parable:[b](K) The seed is the word of God.(L) 12 The seed along the path are those who have heard and then the Devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 And the seed on the rock are those who, when they hear, welcome the word with joy. Having no root, these believe for a while and depart in a time of testing.(M) 14 As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life,(N) and produce no mature fruit. 15 But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who,[c] having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring,(O) bear fruit.

Using Your Light

16 “No one, after lighting a lamp,(P) covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light.(Q) 17 For nothing is concealed that won’t be revealed, and nothing hidden that won’t be made known and come to light.(R) 18 Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him;(S) and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

True Relationships

19 Then His mother and brothers(T) came to Him,(U) but they could not meet with Him because of the crowd. 20 He was told, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.”

21 But He replied to them, “My mother and My brothers are those who hear and do the word of God.”(V)

Wind and Wave Obey the Master

22 One day He and His disciples got into a boat,(W) and He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.”(X) So they set out, 23 and as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger. 24 They came and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die!” Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm.(Y) 25 He said to them, “Where is your faith?”

They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who can this be?[d](Z) He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey Him!”

Demons Driven Out by the Master

26 Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes,[e](AA) which is opposite Galilee. 27 When He got out on land, a demon-possessed man from the town met Him. For a long time he had worn no clothes and did not stay in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out,(AB) fell down before Him, and said in a loud voice, “What do You have to do with me,[f](AC) Jesus, You Son of the Most High God?(AD) I beg You, don’t torment me!” 29 For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was guarded, bound by chains and shackles, he would snap the restraints and be driven by the demon into deserted places.

30 “What is your name?” Jesus asked him.

“Legion,”(AE) he said—because many demons had entered him. 31 And they begged Him not to banish them to the abyss.(AF)

32 A large herd of pigs was there, feeding on the hillside. The demons begged Him to permit them to enter the pigs, and He gave them permission. 33 The demons came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned. 34 When the men who tended them saw what had happened, they ran off and reported it in the town and in the countryside. 35 Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man the demons had departed from, sitting at Jesus’ feet,(AG) dressed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. 36 Meanwhile, the eyewitnesses reported to them how the demon-possessed man was delivered.(AH) 37 Then all the people of the Gerasene region[g] asked Him to leave them,(AI) because they were gripped by great fear. So getting into the boat, He returned.

38 The man from whom the demons had departed kept begging Him to be with Him. But He sent him away and said, 39 “Go back to your home, and tell all that God has done for you.” And off he went, proclaiming throughout the town all that Jesus had done for him.

A Girl Restored and a Woman Healed

40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him,(AJ) for they were all expecting Him.(AK) 41 Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue.(AL) He fell down at Jesus’ feet and pleaded with Him to come to his house, 42 because he had an only daughter(AM) about 12 years old, and she was at death’s door.[h]

While He was going, the crowds were nearly crushing Him.(AN) 43 A woman suffering from bleeding(AO) for 12 years,(AP) who had spent all she had on doctors[i] yet could not be healed by any, 44 approached from behind and touched the tassel of His robe.(AQ) Instantly her bleeding stopped.

45 “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked.

When they all denied it, Peter[j] said, “Master,(AR) the crowds are hemming You in and pressing against You.”[k]

46 “Someone did touch Me,” said Jesus. “I know that power has gone out from Me.”(AS) 47 When the woman saw that she was discovered,[l] she came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched Him and how she was instantly cured. 48 “Daughter,” He said to her, “your faith has made you well.[m] Go in peace.”(AT)

49 While He was still speaking,(AU) someone came from the synagogue leader’s house, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother(AV) the Teacher(AW) anymore.”

50 When Jesus heard it, He answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be made well.” 51 After He came to the house, He let no one enter with Him except Peter, John, James,(AX) and the child’s father and mother. 52 Everyone was crying(AY) and mourning for her.(AZ) But He said, “Stop crying, for she is not dead but asleep.”(BA)

53 They started laughing at Him, because they knew she was dead. 54 So He[n] took her by the hand(BB) and called out, “Child, get up!”(BC) 55 Her spirit returned,(BD) and she got up at once. Then He gave orders that she be given something to eat. 56 Her parents were astounded, but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.(BE)

Footnotes

  1. Luke 8:10 Is 6:9
  2. Luke 8:11 Lit But this is the parable:
  3. Luke 8:15 Or these are the kind who
  4. Luke 8:25 Lit Who then is this?
  5. Luke 8:26 Other mss read the Gadarenes
  6. Luke 8:28 Lit What to me and to You
  7. Luke 8:37 Other mss read the Gadarenes
  8. Luke 8:42 Lit she was dying
  9. Luke 8:43 Other mss omit who had spent all she had on doctors
  10. Luke 8:45 Other mss add and those with him
  11. Luke 8:45 Other mss add and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’
  12. Luke 8:47 Lit she had not escaped notice
  13. Luke 8:48 Or has saved you
  14. Luke 8:54 Other mss add having put them all outside

Cross references

  1. 8:1 : Mk 6:6
  2. 8:1 : Mt 4:23; Lk 4:43
  3. 8:2 : Mt 27:55; Mk 15:40-41; Lk 23:49, 55; Ac 1:14
  4. 8:2 : Mt 27:56, 61; 28:1; Mk 16:9; Lk 24:10; Jn 19:25; 20:1, 18
  5. 8:4-8 : Mt 13:3-9; Mk 4:3-9
  6. 8:8 : Gn 26:12
  7. 8:8 : Mt 11:15; Lk 13:34
  8. 8:9-10 : Mt 13:10-11; Mk 4:10-11
  9. 8:10 : Mt 19:11
  10. 8:10 : Is 6:9
  11. 8:11-15 : Mt 13:18-23; Mk 4:13-20
  12. 8:11 : Lk 8:21; 11:28; Ac 18:11; Jms 1:21; 1Pt 1:23
  13. 8:13 : Ezk 33:31-32; Gl 1:6
  14. 8:14 : Mt 6:25
  15. 8:15 : Heb 10:36; Jms 5:7
  16. 8:16 : Mt 5:15-16; Lk 11:33
  17. 8:16-18 : Mk 4:21-25
  18. 8:17 : Mt 10:26; Lk 12:2; 1Tm 5:25
  19. 8:18 : Mt 13:12
  20. 8:19 : Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3; Jn 2:12; 7:3, 5, 10; Ac 1:14; 1Co 9:5; Gl 1:19
  21. 8:19-21 : Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35
  22. 8:21 : Lk 11:28; Jms 1:22
  23. 8:22-25 : Mt 8:23-27; Mk 4:36-41; Jn 6:16-21
  24. 8:22 : Lk 5:1
  25. 8:24 : Ps 65:7; 104:7; Mt 14:32; Mk 6:51; Lk 4:39
  26. 8:25 : Mt 21:10; Lk 1:66; 5:21; 7:49; 9:9
  27. 8:26-39 : Mt 8:28-34; Mk 5:1-20
  28. 8:28 : Lk 4:33-34; Ac 8:7
  29. 8:28 : Jn 2:4
  30. 8:28 : Gn 14:18; Ps 57:2; Dn 3:26; Lk 1:32; Ac 16:17
  31. 8:30 : Mt 26:53
  32. 8:31 : Ps 140:10; Rm 10:7; Rv 9:1-2, 11; 11:7; 17:8; 20:1, 3
  33. 8:35 : Lk 8:41; 10:39
  34. 8:36 : Mt 4:24
  35. 8:37 : 1Kg 17:18; Lk 5:8; Ac 16:39
  36. 8:40 : Lk 9:11
  37. 8:40-42 : Mt 9:18-19; Mk 5:21-24
  38. 8:41 : Lk 13:14; Ac 13:15; 18:8, 17
  39. 8:42 : Lk 7:12
  40. 8:42 : Mk 3:9
  41. 8:43 : Lv 15:25
  42. 8:43-48 : Mt 9:20-22; Mk 5:25-34
  43. 8:44 : Nm 15:38-39; Dt 22:12; Mt 14:36; 23:5
  44. 8:45 : Lk 5:5
  45. 8:46 : Lk 5:17; 6:19; Ac 10:38
  46. 8:48 : Lk 7:50
  47. 8:49-56 : Mt 9:23-26; Mk 5:35-43
  48. 8:49 : Lk 7:6
  49. 8:49 : Jn 11:28
  50. 8:51 : Mk 3:17; 14:33; Lk 9:28
  51. 8:52 : Lk 7:13
  52. 8:52 : Mt 11:17; Lk 23:27
  53. 8:52 : Jn 11:4, 11; Ac 20:10
  54. 8:54 : Mk 1:31
  55. 8:54 : Mt 11:5; Lk 7:14, 22; Jn 11:43
  56. 8:55 : Jdg 15:19; 1Sm 30:12
  57. 8:56 : Mt 8:4

You Might Also Like:

Luke 8 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

8 And 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, 2 and certain women, who were healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary who is called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had g...
Read More

Luke 8 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

8 And it was done afterward, and Jesus made journey by cities and castles, preaching and evangelizing the realm of God, and twelve with him; 2 and some women that were healed of wicked spirits and sicknesses, Mary, that is called Magdalene, of whom seven devils went out, 3 and Joanna, the wife of ...
Read More

Luke 8 - Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)

8 Soon after this, Jesus went through the cities and towns. He told the people God's word about the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve disciples were with him. 2 Some women were also with him. They had bad spirits and had been sick. But they had been healed. One was Mary, called Magdalene. ...
Read More

Luke 8 - World English Bible (WEB)

8 Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of God’s Kingdom. 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, ...
Read More

Luke 8 - The Voice (VOICE)

8 Soon after this incident, Jesus preached from city to city, village to village, carrying the good news of the kingdom of God. He was accompanied by a group called “the twelve,” 2 and also by a larger group including some women who had been rescued from evil spirits and healed of diseases. There w...
Read More

Luke 8 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Sowing Good News from Town to Town8 Soon afterward, Yeshua began traveling throughout towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God. The twelve were also with Him. 2 And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Miriam, the one called Magd...
Read More

Luke 8 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

Some Women Accompany Jesus8 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Mag′dalene, from whom seven demons had...
Read More

Luke 8 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Some Women Accompany Jesus8 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Mag′dalene, from whom seven demons had...
Read More

Luke 8 - Revised Geneva Translation (RGT)

8 And afterward, it happened that He went through every city and town, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, 2 as well as certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities (such as Mary, called Magdalene, out of whom went seven d...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Testament for Everyone (NTE)

The Parable of the Sower8 Soon afterwards, Jesus went about in person, with the Twelve, through the towns and villages, announcing and telling the good news of God’s kingdom. 2 They were accompanied by various women who had been healed from evil spirits and diseases: Mary who was called ‘Magdalene’...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

Some Women Accompany Jesus8 Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, 2 as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had ...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Some Women Accompany Jesus8 Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, 2 as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had ...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Some Women Accompany Jesus8 Soon afterward he went on through one town and village after another, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him,(A)2 as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom se...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Matthew Bible (NMB)

Christ, with his apostles, goes from town to town and preaches, explains the parable of the seed, says who is his mother and his brother, and stills the raging of the sea. He delivers the possessed man and drives the devils into the herd of swine, and helps the sick woman and Jairus’ daughter. 8 And...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Living Translation (NLT)

Women Who Followed Jesus8 Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, 2 along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalen...
Read More

Luke 8 - New Life Version (NLV)

Jesus Teaches in Galilee8 After this Jesus went to all the cities and towns preaching and telling the Good News about the holy nation of God. The twelve followers were with Him. 2 Some women who had been healed of demons and diseases were with Him. Mary Magdalene, who had had seven demons put out o...
Read More

Luke 8 - New King James Version (NKJV)

Many Women Minister to Jesus8 Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and [a]bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, 2 and (A)certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and [b]infirmities—Mary called Magdal...
Read More