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Luke 9:38

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
Luke 9:38 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
35And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
36And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.
37And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
38And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
39and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.
40And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
41And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.
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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 behold, a man of the company, etc.] One that was in the company, and among the multitude, that met him: cried out; with great vehemence and earnestness: saying, Master; doctor, or “Rabbi”: I beseech thee: most humbly, for he was now on his knees: look upon my son: with pity and compassion, and help him: for he is mine only child; wherefore he was dear unto him, and he was greatly concerned for him, and earnestly desirous of his being restored to health; and this he mentions, to move the compassion of Christ.”
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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 17:14-21 notes, and Mark 9:14-29 notes. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:38 my only child: The loss of an only son was especially tragic, since this left no one to carry on the family name (cp. 7:12; see Gen 22:16; 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Jer 6:26; Amos 8:10; Zech 12:10).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“look: Luk 7:12, Luk 8:41, Luk 8:42; Mat 15:22; Joh 4:47 for: Gen 44:20; Zac 12:10 Luke 9:39”
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