Luke 8:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 8:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 8:40 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 8:40 — KJV
“And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.”
— Luke 8:40 (KJV)
Luke 8:40 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 8:40
“And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:”
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“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”
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“Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,”
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“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
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“And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:”
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