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Luke 8:40 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 8:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 8 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“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)
Historical Context for Luke 8:40
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Commentary on Luke 8:40
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. Luke's transitional phrase marks Jesus' return from Gentile territory (the Gerasenes, v. 26-39) to Jewish Galilee. The Greek verb apodechomai (ἀποδέχομαι, "gladly received") indicates enthusiastic welcome, warm acceptance, and eager anticipation. The imperfect tense ēsan prosdokōntes (ἦσαν προσδοκῶντες, "were waiting") conveys continuous expectation—the crowd had been persistently looking for Jesus' return.This reception contrasts sharply with the Gerasenes who begged Jesus to...
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Cross-References for Luke 8:40
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“a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.”
“and crossed over”
“knowing that he was a righteous and holy man”
“while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God”
“watching daily at my gates”
“and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.”
“and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God.,Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.,,,,,,,,”
“came down”
“for all the people hung on to every word that he said.”
“so how can he be his son? The common people heard him gladly.,David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.,,,,,,,,”