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Luke 8:2

What does Luke 8:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 8:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 8:2 means

Luke 8:2 names certain women who accompanied Jesus and had been healed of demonic oppression and other illnesses. Mary called Magdalene is singled out as someone from whom seven demons had gone out — indicating a dramatic rescue and restoration. These women are presented not merely as beneficiaries but as active companions in Jesus’ mission. Their healing shows Jesus’ power over spiritual forces and his concern for the marginalized. The verse honors their presence and contribution, countering cultural assumptions that women were merely passive bystanders.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And certain women who had been made free from evil spirits and diseases, Mary named Magdalene, from whom seven evil spirits had gone out,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and certain women, who were healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary who is called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone forth,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who is called Magdalen, out of whom seven devils were gone forth,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and certain women who had been healed of wicked spirits and infirmities, Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

Context

This verse immediately follows the mention of the twelve, expanding the group that traveled with Jesus. It prepares readers for a fuller picture of Jesus’ entourage — both male disciples and devoted women whose testimonies validate his healing work. Naming Mary Magdalene foreshadows the personal transformations that accompany Jesus’ public teaching in the chapter.

v.1And 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,

v.2This passage

v.3and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 16:1

    And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him.

  • Luke 8:30

    And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.

  • Acts 1:14

    These all with one accord continued stedfastly in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

  • Matthew 27:55

    And many women were there beholding from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

  • Luke 23:55

    And the women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and beheld the tomb, and how his body was laid.

  • John 19:25

    These things therefore the soldiers did. But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

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