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Luke 8:20

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
Luke 8:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor [anything] secret, that shall not be known and come to light.
18Take 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.
19And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.
20And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
22Now 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.
23But 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.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it was told him by certain, which said, etc.] The phrase, “which said”, is omitted in the Vulgate Latin version, and in Beza's most ancient copy. The Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions only read, “and they said unto him”; and the Persic version renders it, “a certain person said”; some one person, as in (<401247>Matthew 12:47) thy mother, and thy brethren, stand without, desiring to see thee; and to speak with thee, as in (<401247>Matthew 12:47).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 12:46-50. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy brethren: Mat 13:55, Mat 13:56; Mar 6:3; Joh 7:3-6; Act 1:14; Co1 9:5; Gal 1:19 Luke 8:21”
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