Luke 8
1 And it came to pass consecutively, that He was going through city and village, proclaiming and preaching the gospel of God, and the twelve along with Him.
Shortly afterwards, Jesus went on a journey through the towns and villages, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve,
2 And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
as well as some women who had been cured of wicked spirits and of infirmities. They were Mary, known as Mary of Magdala (from whom seven demons had been expelled),
3 and Joanna the wife of Chuzas the steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many other women, who were accustomed to minister unto Him from those things belonging to them.
and Joanna (the wife of Herod’s steward, Chuza), and Susannah, and many others — all of whom ministered to Jesus and his Apostles out of their means.
4 A great multitude being with Him, and coming to Him throughout every city, He spoke in a parable:
Once, when a great crowd was collecting, and, when the people of town after town were flocking to Jesus, he spoke to them in the form of a parable:
5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And while he was sowing, some fell by the way, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.
“The sower went out to sow his seed; and, as he was sowing, some of the seed fell along the path and was trodden upon; and the wild birds ate it up.
6 And other fell on the rock; and springing up, withered away, because it had no moisture.
Other seed fell upon rock, and, as soon as it began to grow, having no moisture, withered away.
7 And other fell in the midst of thorns, and the thorns growing together, choked it out.
Other seed fell in the middle of brambles, but the brambles grew up with it and choked it entirely.
8 And other fell into good ground, and springing up, produced fruit, a hundredfold. Speaking these things, He cried out, Let the one having ears to hear, hear.
Other seed fell into rich soil, and grew, and gave a hundred-fold return.” After saying this, Jesus cried aloud: “Let him who has ears to hear with hear.”
9 And His disciples asked Him saying, What might this parable be?
His disciples asked Jesus the meaning of this parable.
10 And He said; To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; in order that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
“To you,” he said, “the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of God has been imparted, but to others in parables only, that ‘though they have eyes they may not see, and though they have ears, they may not understand.’
11 And this is the parable: The seed is the word of God.
This is the parable — The seed is God’s Message.
12 And there are those who hear by the wayside; then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, lest they believing may be saved.
By the seed which fell along the path are meant those who hear the Message; but then comes the Devil and carries away the Message from their minds, to prevent their believing it and being saved.
13 And those on the stones are they who, when they may hear, receive the word with joy; and they have no root in them, who believe for a time, and in time of temptation they fall away.
By the seed which fell upon the rock are meant those who, as soon as they hear the Message, welcome it joyfully; but they have no root, and believe it only for a time, and, when the time of temptation comes, they draw back.
14 And that which falleth among thorns, there are those who hear, and going forward, by the cares and riches and pleasures are choked out, and bring forth no fruit to perfection.
By that which fell among the brambles are meant those who hear the Message, but who, as they go on their way, are completely choked by this world’s cares and wealth and pleasures, and bring nothing to perfection.
15 And that which is in the good ground, are those whosoever hearing the word in a beautiful and good heart, retain it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
But by that in the good ground are meant those who, having heard the Message, keep it in the good, rich soil of their hearts, and patiently yield a return.
16 But no one having lighted a candle covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but he places it on a candlestick, in order that those coming in may see the light.
No man sets light to a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or puts it underneath a couch, but he puts it on a lamp-stand, so that anyone who comes in may see the light.
17 For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest; neither is there any thing concealed, which may not be made known and come into the light.
Nothing is hidden which will not be brought into the light of day, not ever kept hidden which will not some day become known and come into the light of day.
18 Therefore see how you hear: for whosoever may have, it shall be given unto him; and whosoever may not have, it shall be taken from him, even that which he seems to have.
Take care, then, how you listen. For, to all those who have, more will be given; while, from all those who have nothing, even what they seem to have will be taken away.”
19 And His mother and His brothers came to Him, and were not able to reach Him on account of the crowd.
Presently Jesus’ mother and brothers came where he was, but they were not able to join him on account of the crowd.
20 And it was told Him, Thy mother and thy brothers stand without, wishing to see thee.
So word was brought to him — ‘Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.’
21 And He responding said to them, My mother and my brothers are the ones hearing the word of God, and doing it.
His reply, spoken to them all, was: “My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God’s teaching and do what it bids.”
22 And it came to pass on one of the days, He and His disciples went into a ship. And He said to them, Let us go to the other side of the lake. And they were embarked.
One day about that time, Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them: “Let us go across the lake.”
23 And they sailing, He was asleep: and a storm of wind came down into the lake; and they were being filled, and imperiled.
So they put off. While they were sailing, Jesus fell asleep. A squall swept down upon the lake, and their boat was filling and they were in danger.
24 And they having come to Him, awakened Him, saying, Master, Master, we perish. And He having arisen, rebuked the wind and the wave of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
So the disciples came and roused him. “Sir, Sir,” they cried, “we are lost!” Jesus rose and rebuked the wind and the rushing waves, and they fell, and a calm followed.
25 And He said to them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid were astonished, saying to one another, Who then is this, because He commands the winds and the water, and they obey Him?
“Where is your faith?” he exclaimed. But in great awe and amazement they said to one another: “Who can this be, that he commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him?”
26 And they sailed into the country of the Gergesenes, which is over against Galilee.
And they reached the country of the Gerasenes, which is on the opposite side to Galilee;
27 And a certain man from the city, who a long time had demons, and did not wear clothing, and did not remain in the house, but in the tombs; met Him having come to the land.
and, on getting ashore, Jesus met a man, who had demons in him, coming out of the town. For a long time this man had worn no clothing, and he had not lived in a house, but in the tombs.
28 And seeing Jesus, and crying out, he worshiped Him, and said with a loud voice; What is there to me and to thee, O Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I pray thee torment me not.
Catching sight of Jesus, he shrieked out and threw himself down before him, and in a loud voice exclaimed: “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you not to torment me.”
29 For He commanded the unclean spirit to come out from the man; for since a long time he had possessed him, and he was frequently bound, secured with chains and fetters, and smashing his bonds, was driven by the demons into the desert.
For Jesus was commanding the foul spirit to come out from the man. On many occasions it had seized him, and, even when secured with chains and fetters, and watched, he would break through anything that bound him, and be driven by the demon into the Wilds.
30 And Jesus asked him saying, What is thy name? And he said Legion; because many demons entered into him.
“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “Legion,” he answered (for many demons had taken possession of him);
31 And he continued to intreat Him that He should not command them to depart into the abyss. (Abyssos g12)
and the demons begged Jesus not to order them away into the bottomless pit. (Abyssos g12)
32 And there was a herd of many swine feeding in the mountain: and they continued to intreat Him that He should permit them to go into them. And He permitted them.
There was a drove of many pigs close by feeding upon the hill-side; and the demons begged Jesus to give them leave to enter into them. Jesus gave them leave.
33 And the demons having come out from the man, came into the swine: and the herd rushed down a precipice into the sea, and were strangled.
They came out from the man and took possession of the pigs; and the drove rushed down the steep slope into the lake and were drowned.
34 And the herders seeing that which took place, fled, and proclaimed it in the city and in the country.
When the men who tended them saw what had happened, they ran away, and carried the news to the town, and to the country round.
35 And they came out to see that which had happened; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the demons had gone, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.
The people went out to see what had happened, and, when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at Jesus’ feet; and they were awe-struck.
36 And those seeing reported to them how the demonized man was saved.
Those who had seen it told them how the possessed man had been delivered;
37 And all the multitudes of the surrounding country of the Gergesenes, asked Him to depart from them; because they were seized with great fear. And He having come Into the ship, returned.
upon which all the people in the neighbourhood of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, for they were terrified. Jesus got into a boat and returned.
38 And the man out of whom the demons had gone prayed to be with Him. And Jesus sent him away, saying,
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged Jesus to let him be with him; but Jesus sent him away.
39 Return to thy own house, and relate, how many things God has done unto thee. And he departed throughout the whole city, preaching how many things Jesus did unto him.
“Go back to your home,” he said, “and relate the story of all that God has done for you.” So the man went through the whole town and proclaimed, as he went, all that Jesus had done for him.
40 And it came to pass when Jesus returned, the multitude received Him; for they were all looking for Him.
On his return, Jesus was welcomed by the people; for everyone was looking out for him.
41 Behold, a man to whom was the name Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling at the feet of Jesus, he continued to intreat Him to come into his house;
And a man named Jaeirus, who was a President of the Synagogue, came to Jesus, and threw himself at Jesus’ feet, with entreaties that he would come to his house,
42 for there was an only daughter to him, of twelve years, and she was dying. And while He was going the multitudes were thronging Him.
because his only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. As Jesus was going, the people were pressing closely round him.
43 And a woman being in an issue of blood twelve years, who having expended all her living with physicians, was not able to be healed by any of them,
And a woman, who had suffered from haemorrhage for twelve years, and whom no one could cure,
44 and having come to Him behind, she touched the hem of His garment: and immediately the issue of blood ceased.
came up behind and touched the tassel of his cloak. Instantly the haemorrhage ceased.
45 And Jesus said, Who is the one having touched me? And all denying, Peter and the disciples with Him said, The multitudes crowd thee and press upon thee, and dost thou say, Who is the one having touched me?
“Who was it that touched me?” Jesus asked; and, while everyone was denying having done so, Peter exclaimed: “Why, Sir, the people are crowding round you and pressing upon you!”
46 And Jesus said, Some one touched me: for I know the power went out from me.
“Somebody touched me,” said Jesus; “for I felt that power had gone out from me.”
47 And the woman seeing that she was not concealed, came trembling, and falling down before Him, proclaimed on account of what cause she touched Him, in the presence of all the people, and how she was healed immediately.
Then the woman, when she saw that she was discovered, came forward trembling, and threw herself down before him; and, in the presence of all the people, she told him her reason for touching him, and that she had been cured instantly.
48 And He said to her, Be of good cheer, daughter; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
“Daughter,” he said, “your faith has delivered you. Go, and peace be with you.”
49 And He yet speaking, a certain one comes from the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher:
Before he had finished speaking, some one came from the house of the President of the Synagogue and said: “Your daughter is dead! Do not trouble the Teacher further.”
50 and Jesus hearing, responded to him, saying, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be saved.
But Jesus, hearing this, spoke to the President: “Do not be afraid; only have faith, and she shall yet be delivered.”
51 And having come to the house, He did not suffer any to enter except Peter, John, and James, and the father and mother of the child.
When he reached the house, he did not allow any one to go in with him, except Peter, John, and James, and the child’s father and mother.
52 And they were all weeping, and wailing over her: and He said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
And every one was weeping and mourning for her. “Do not weep,” Jesus said, “she is not dead; she is asleep.”
53 And they hooted at Him, knowing that she was dead.
They began to laugh at him, for they knew that she was dead.
54 And having put all out, taking her by the hand, He spoke, saying, Child, arise.
But, taking her by the hand, Jesus said in a loud voice: “Child, rise!”
55 And her spirit returned, and she stood up immediately. And He commanded that something should be given to her to eat.
The child’s spirit returned to her, and she instantly stood up; and Jesus ordered them to give her something to eat.
56 And her parents were delighted: and He commanded them to tell no one that which had taken place.
Her parents were amazed, but Jesus impressed on them that they were not to tell any one what had happened.
