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Luke 8:40

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What does Luke 8:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
Luke 8:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,
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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 came to pass, that when Jesus was returned, etc.] From the country of the Gadarenes, to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, to Galilee; and particularly to his own city, Capernaum; (<400901>Matthew 9:1). The people gladly received him; who were of a different cast from those he had just left; being sensible of the benefits they received from him, both by his ministry and miracles; and which was the reason of their receiving him with so much joy and gladness: for they were all waiting for him; on the shore, looking out very eagerly for him, being earnestly desirous of his speedy return to them; having many that wanted his assistance, both for their souls and bodies, of which the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“JAIRUS' DAUGHTER RAISED AND ISSUE OF BLOOD HEALED. (Luke 8:40-56) gladly received him, for . . . all waiting for him--The abundant teaching of that day (in Mat. 13:1-58; and see Mar 4:36), had only whetted the people's appetite; and disappointed, as would seem, that He had left them in the evening to cross the lake, they remain hanging about the beach, having got a hint, probably through some of His disciples, that He would be back the same evening. Perhaps they witnessed at a distance the sudden calming of the tempest. Here at least they are, watching for His return, and welcoming Him to the shore. The tide of His popularity was now fast rising.”
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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 notes at Matthew 9:18-26, and Mark 5:21-43. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mar 5:21. Luke 8:52”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:40-56 These two accounts of healing demonstrate Jesus’ authority over disease and death, and illustrate the power of faith.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that: Mat 9:1; Mar 5:21 the people: Luk 5:1, Luk 19:6, Luk 19:37, Luk 19:38, Luk 19:48; Mar 6:20, Mar 12:37; Joh 5:35 waiting: Pro 8:34; Act 10:33 Luke 8:41”
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