Luke 8:40

The Passion Translation

When Jesus returned to Galilee, the crowds were overjoyed, for they had been waiting for him to arrive.

Cross References

Proverbs 8:34

If you wait at wisdom’s doorway, longing to hear a word for every day, joy will break forth within you as you listen for what I’ll say.

Matthew 9:1

Jesus got into the boat and returned to what was considered his hometown, Capernaum.

Mark 12:37

Since David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” The large crowd listened to him with delight.

Mark 5:21

After Jesus returned from across the lake, a huge crowd of people quickly gathered around him on the shoreline.

Mark 6:20

But Herod both feared and stood in awe of John and kept him safely in custody, because he was convinced that he was a righteous and holy man. Every time Herod heard John speak, it disturbed his soul, but he was drawn to him and was intrigued by his words.

Luke 19:48

They could find no reason to accuse him, for he was a hero to the people and the crowds were awestruck by every word he spoke.

Luke 19:6

So he scurried down the tree and found himself face-to-face with Jesus.

Luke 5:1

On one occasion, Jesus was preaching to a crowd on the shore of Lake Galilee. A vast multitude of people was pushing to get close to Jesus to hear the word of God.

Luke 8:39

“Return to your home and your family, and tell them all the wonderful things God has done for you.” So the man went back and preached to everyone who would listen about the amazing miracle Jesus had worked in his life.

John 5:35

“John was a blazing, shining torch, and for a short time, you basked in his light with great joy.

Acts 10:33

So I immediately sent my men to bring you here—and you were kind enough to come. And now, here we are, all of us in God’s presence, anxious to hear the message that God has put into your heart to share with us.”