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Luke 8:39

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Return 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Return 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.
Luke 8:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.
37And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them, for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.
38But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,
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.
40And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
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;
42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.
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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
“Return to thine own house, etc.] Which very likely was in the city of Gadara, whither he went, and throughout the whole of which he published the account of the dispossession of the devils from him: Mark adds, “to thy friends”; relations, acquaintance, and countrymen: and show how great things God hath done unto thee; for none but God could effect such things, tacitly suggesting to him hereby, that he himself was God. Mark adds, “and hath had compassion on thee”: signifying, that what he had done for him, did not arise from merit in the man, but from mercy in himself; (See Gill on “<410519>Mark 5:19”). And he went his way; he obeyed the orders of Christ, as love and gratitude obliged him:…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the Matthew 8:23-34 notes, and Mark 5:1-20 notes. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:39 go back to your family: The role of disciples is to proclaim to the world what Jesus has done for them.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Return: Ti1 5:8 and published: Luk 17:15-18; Deu 10:21; Psa 66:16, Psa 126:2, Psa 126:3; Dan 4:1-3, Dan 4:34-37; Mar 1:45; Joh 4:29 Luke 8:40”
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