Luke 8:40
What does Luke 8:40 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 8:40 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 8:40 means
Luke 8:40 notes Jesus’ return and that the multitude welcomed him because they were waiting for him. The crowd’s eager reception contrasts with the Gerasenes’ rejection; here, anticipation and gratitude greet Jesus. Their waiting indicates expectation for teaching and healing. The verse sets the scene for the next miracles by highlighting popular longing for Jesus’ presence. It implies that despite local rejections in foreign territory, Jesus remains beloved and sought after in many places, underscoring the variable human responses to his ministry.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when Jesus went back, the people were glad to see him, for they were all waiting for him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And it came to pass, in the turning back of Jesus, the multitude received him, for they were all looking for him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And it came to pass that when Jesus was returned, the multitude received him: for they were all waiting for him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it came to pass when Jesus returned, the crowd received him gladly, for they were all expecting him.
Context
This verse follows the Gerasene episode and brings Jesus back to a receptive group. It signals the start of a linked pair of healings—the woman with a chronic issue and Jairus’ daughter—showcasing Jesus’ compassion. The crowd’s welcome contrasts with earlier fear, framing the narrative’s emotional shifts.
v.39Return 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.
v.40This passage
v.41And 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;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 19:48
and they could not find what they might do; for the people all hung upon him, listening.
- Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
- John 5:35
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
- Luke 19:37
And as he was now drawing nigh, even at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;
- Acts 10:33
Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.
- Proverbs 8:34
Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
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