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Luke 8:40

Jesus

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.

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,

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BSB
When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
KJV
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
WEB
When Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
ASV
And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
DARBY
And it came to pass when Jesus returned, the crowd received him gladly, for they were all expecting him.
BLB
And on the return [of] Jesus, the crowd welcomed Him, for they were all looking for Him.
ÅB
Men da Jesus kom tilbake, tok folket imot ham; for alle ventet på ham.
OTB
Da Jesus kom tilbake, tok folkemengden imot ham, for de ventet alle på ham.
B1930
Men da Jesus kom tilbake, tok folket imot ham; for alle ventet på ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Matthew 9:1

    Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town.

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  • Mark 5:21

    When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.

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  • Mark 6:20

    because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

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  • Luke 19:48

    Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.

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  • Acts 10:33

    So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

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  • Luke 19:37–38

    And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

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  • Luke 5:1

    On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God,

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  • Mark 12:37

    David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.

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