Luke 8:40 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then as Jesus returned [i.e., to the northwest shore of the lake, probably to the vicinity of Capernaum], a crowd was waiting for Him and welcomed Him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now when Jesus came back [to Galilee], the crowd received and welcomed Him gladly, for they were all waiting and looking for Him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

Common English Bible

When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they had been waiting for him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now it happened that, when Jesus had returned, the crowd received him. For they were all waiting for him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And it came to pass, that when Jesus was returned, the multitude received him: for they were all waiting for him.

Luke 8:40 Cross References

Matthew 9:1

Then Jesus entered a boat and crossed [back] over [Lake Galilee] and came to His own city [i.e., Capernaum].

Mark 12:37

[Since] David himself called Him [i.e., Jesus] Lord, how could He be his son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with pleasure.

Mark 5:21

When Jesus had crossed over again in a boat to the other side [i.e., to the northwest shore of the lake, probably in the vicinity of Capernaum], a large crowd gathered around Him along the shore of the lake.

Mark 6:20

It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly.

Luke 19:48

but they could not find a way to do it, because all the people were listening to Him attentively.

Luke 19:6

So, he came down immediately and welcomed Jesus gladly.

Luke 5:1

Now it happened while Jesus was standing on the shore of Lake Genneseret [i.e., Lake Galilee] that the crowd was pushing closer to Him to hear God’s message.

Luke 8:39

“Return to your house and tell people about the great things God has done for you.” So, he went on his way, proclaiming throughout the whole town [i.e., Geresa. See verse 26] the great things Jesus had done for him.

John 5:35

John was the lamp that was burning and glowing and you people were willing to enjoy the light that he projected for awhile.

Acts 10:33

So, I proceeded to send [my men] for you and you have done the right thing in coming [here]. Now, therefore, we are all assembled here before God, to hear everything you were commanded by the Lord [to tell us].”