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Luke 8:50

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:50 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
Luke 8:50 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
47And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
48And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue`s [house], saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.
50But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
51And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.
52And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.
53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
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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
“But when Jesus heard it, etc.] The message that was brought to the ruler, and the hint that was given, that it was needless to give him any further trouble: he answered him; not the messenger, but the father of the child, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read: saying, fear not: do not be dismayed at this message, nor despair of help, notwithstanding such is the case: believe only, and she shall be made whole; exercise faith in me, that I am able to raise her from the dead, and I will do it; and she shall be restored to life, and to perfect health and strength again.”
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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 © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“believe: Luk 8:48; Isa 50:10; Mar 5:36, Mar 9:23, Mar 11:22-24; Joh 11:25, Joh 11:40; Rom 4:17, Rom 4:20 Luke 8:51”
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