Luke 8:1
American King James And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
American Standard Version And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,
King James 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,
World English Bible Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of God’s Kingdom. With him were the twelve,
Luke 8:2
American King James And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
American Standard Version and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
King James And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
World English Bible and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
Luke 8:3
American King James And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered to him of their substance.
American Standard Version and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.
King James And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
World English Bible and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who served them from their possessions.
Luke 8:4
American King James And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spoke by a parable:
American Standard Version And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:
King James And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:
World English Bible When a great multitude came together and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable:
Luke 8:5
American King James 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.
American Standard Version The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.
King James 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.
World English Bible “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.
Luke 8:6
American King James And some fell on a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
American Standard Version And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
King James And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
World English Bible Other seed fell on the rock, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
Luke 8:7
American King James And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
American Standard Version And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.
King James And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
World English Bible Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
Luke 8:8
American King James And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bore fruit an hundred times. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.
American Standard Version And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
King James 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.
World English Bible Other fell into the good ground and grew and produced one hundred times as much fruit.” As he said these things, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
Luke 8:9
American King James And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
American Standard Version And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
King James And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
World English Bible Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”
Luke 8:10
American King James And he said, To 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.
American Standard Version And he said, Unto 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.
King James And 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.
World English Bible He said, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of God’s Kingdom, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’
Luke 8:11
American King James Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
American Standard Version Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
King James Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
World English Bible “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 8:12
American King James Those by the way side are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
American Standard Version And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Luke 8:13
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And those on the rock `are' they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
King James 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.
World English Bible Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root. They believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.
Luke 8:14
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of `this' life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
King James 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.
World English Bible What 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 they bring no fruit to maturity.
Luke 8:15
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
King James 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.
World English Bible Those in the good ground, these are those who with an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and produce fruit with perseverance.
Luke 8:16
American King James No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
American Standard Version And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.
King James 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.
World English Bible “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.
Luke 8:17
American King James For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
American Standard Version For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor `anything' secret, that shall not be known and come to light.
King James For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
World English Bible For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.
Luke 8:18
American King James Take heed therefore how you hear: for whoever has, to him shall be given; and whoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.
American Standard Version Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.”
Luke 8:19
American King James Then came to him his mother and his brothers, and could not come at him for the press.
American Standard Version And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.
King James Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.
World English Bible His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.
Luke 8:20
American King James And it was told him by certain which said, Your mother and your brothers stand without, desiring to see you.
American Standard Version And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
King James And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
World English Bible Some people told him, “Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you.”
Luke 8:21
American King James And he answered and said to them, My mother and my brothers are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
American Standard Version But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
King James And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
World English Bible But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.”
Luke 8:22
American King James Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
American Standard Version Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.
King James 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.
World English Bible Now on one of those days, 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.
Luke 8:23
American King James 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.
American Standard Version But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling `with water', and were in jeopardy.
King James 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.
World English Bible But as they sailed, he fell asleep. A wind storm came down on the lake, and they were taking on dangerous amounts of water.
Luke 8:24
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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; then they ceased, and it was calm.
Luke 8:25
American King James And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commands even the winds and water, and they obey him.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?
King James 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.
World English Bible He said to them, “Where is your faith?” Being afraid, they marveled, saying to one another, “Who is this then, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?”
Luke 8:26
American King James And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.
American Standard Version And they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is over against Galilee.
King James And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.
World English Bible Then they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.
Luke 8:27
American King James 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 stayed in any house, but in the tombs.
American Standard Version And when he was come forth upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had demons; and for a long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in `any' house, but in the tombs.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Luke 8:28
American King James When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of God most high? I beseech you, torment me not.
American Standard Version And 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 the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not.
King James 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 God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.
World English Bible 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!”
Luke 8:29
American King James (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 broke the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
American Standard Version For he was commanding the unclean spirit to come out from the man. For oftentimes it had seized him: and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, he was driven of the demon into the deserts.
King James (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.)
World English Bible 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 bonds apart, he was driven by the demon into the desert.
Luke 8:30
American King James And Jesus asked him, saying, What is your name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
American Standard Version And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.
King James And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
World English Bible Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered into him.
Luke 8:31
American King James And they sought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
American Standard Version And they entreated him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss.
King James And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
World English Bible They begged him that he would not command them to go into the abyss.
Luke 8:32
American King James And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they sought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
American Standard Version Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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. Then he allowed them.
Luke 8:33
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And the demons came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were drowned.
King James 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.
World English Bible The demons came out of the man and entered into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
Luke 8:34
American King James When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.
American Standard Version And when they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.
King James When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.
World English Bible When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country.
Luke 8:35
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Luke 8:36
American King James They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.
American Standard Version And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.
King James They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.
World English Bible Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.
Luke 8:37
American King James Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about sought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.
American Standard Version And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them, for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.
King James 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.
World English Bible All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. Then he entered into the boat and returned.
Luke 8:38
American King James Now the man out of whom the devils were departed sought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,
American Standard Version But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,
King James Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,
World English Bible But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Luke 8:39
American King James Return to your own house, and show how great things God has done to you. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done to him.
American Standard Version Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.
King James Return 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.
World English Bible “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.
Luke 8:40
American King James And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
American Standard Version And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
King James And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
World English Bible When Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
Luke 8:41
American King James And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and sought him that he would come into his house:
American Standard Version 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 to come into his house;
King James 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:
World English Bible Behold, a man named Jairus came. He was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come into his house,
Luke 8:42
American King James For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
American Standard Version for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.
King James For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
World English Bible for he had an only born daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the multitudes pressed against him.
Luke 8:43
American King James And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living on physicians, neither could be healed of any,
American Standard Version And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,
King James And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
World English Bible 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,
Luke 8:44
American King James Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
American Standard Version came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.
King James Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
World English Bible came behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak. Immediately the flow of her blood stopped.
Luke 8:45
American King James And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng you and press you, and say you, Who touched me?
American Standard Version And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush `thee'.
King James 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?
World English Bible 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?’”
Luke 8:46
American King James And Jesus said, Somebody has touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
American Standard Version But Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me.
King James And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
World English Bible But Jesus said, “Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me.”
Luke 8:47
American King James And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared to him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
American Standard Version And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Luke 8:48
American King James And he said to her, Daughter, be of good comfort: your faith has made you whole; go in peace.
American Standard Version And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
King James And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
World English Bible He said to her, “Daughter, cheer up. Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
Luke 8:49
American King James While he yet spoke, there comes one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Your daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.
American Standard Version While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's `house', saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.”
Luke 8:50
American King James But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.
American Standard Version But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
King James But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.
World English Bible But Jesus hearing it, answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed.”
Luke 8:51
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Luke 8:52
American King James And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeps.
American Standard Version And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.
King James And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
World English Bible All were weeping and mourning her, but he said, “Don’t weep. She isn’t dead, but sleeping.”
Luke 8:53
American King James And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
American Standard Version And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
King James And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
World English Bible They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead.
Luke 8:54
American King James And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
American Standard Version But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.
King James And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
World English Bible But he put them all outside, and taking her by the hand, he called, saying, “Child, arise!”
Luke 8:55
American King James And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.
American Standard Version And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that `something' be given her to eat.
King James And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.
World English Bible Her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. He commanded that something be given to her to eat.
Luke 8:56
American King James And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
American Standard Version And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done.
King James And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
World English Bible Her parents were amazed, but he commanded them to tell no one what had been done.