Luke 8

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1And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God; and the twelve who were ordained of him were with him,
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils;
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward; and Susanna; and many others, who ministered unto him with their substance.
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

And when much people were gathered together and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable, saying,
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

5A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

6And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

7And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

8And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

And others fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit a hundredfold.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

And when he had said these things, he cried, He who hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

12Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12

That which fell by the wayside are they who hear; and the devil cometh and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

13They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

That which fell on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and they have no root, but for a while believe and in a time of temptation fall away.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14

And that which fell among the thorns are they who, when they have heard, go forth and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
IV v. 14 (Inspired Version, 1867)

15But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

But that which fell on the good ground are they who receive the word in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep what they hear, and bring forth fruit with patience.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

For no man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who enter in may see the light.
IV v. 16 (Inspired Version, 1867)

17For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

For nothing is secret which shall not be made manifest, neither hid which shall not be made known and go abroad.
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 18

Take heed, therefore, how ye hear; for whosoever receiveth, to him shall be given; and whosoever receiveth not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

19Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

Then came to him his mother and his brethren and could not speak to him for the multitude.
IV v. 19 (Inspired Version, 1867)

20And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

And some who stood by said unto him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

21And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.
IV v. 21 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

23But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

But as they sailed, he fell asleep; and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with fear and were in danger.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

24And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

And they came to him and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we perish. Then he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the waters; and they ceased, and there was a calm.
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they, being afraid, wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this? For he commandeth even the winds and waters, and they obey him.
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

26And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.

27And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 27

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, who had devils for a long time; and he would wear no clothes, neither abode in a house, but in the tombs.
IV v. 27 (Inspired Version, 1867)

28When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

29(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.) For ofttimes it had caught him; and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.
IV v. 29 (Inspired Version, 1867)

30And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30

Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; because many devils were entered into him.
IV v. 30 (Inspired Version, 1867)

31And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31

And they besought him also, that he would not command them to go out into the deep. And he said unto them, Come out of the man.
IV v. 33 (Inspired Version, 1867)

32And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.

33Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

34When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 34

When they who fed the swine saw what was done, they fled, and went, and told the people in the city and in the country.
IV v. 35 (Inspired Version, 1867)

35Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

36They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 36

They also who saw the miracle told them by what means he who was possessed of the devils was healed.
IV v. 37 (Inspired Version, 1867)

37Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 37

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes, round about, besought Jesus to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear. And Jesus went up into the ship and returned back again.
IV v. 38 (Inspired Version, 1867)

38Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

39Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 39

Return to thine own house and show how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
IV v. 40 (Inspired Version, 1867)

40And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 40

And it came to pass that when Jesus was returned, the people received him; for they were all waiting for him.
IV v. 41 (Inspired Version, 1867)

41And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:

42For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 42

For he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a-dying. But as he went, the people thronged him.
IV v. 43 (Inspired Version, 1867)

43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 43

And a woman, having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
IV v. 44 (Inspired Version, 1867)

44Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 44

Came behind Jesus and touched the border of his garment; and immediately her issue of blood staunched.
IV v. 45 (Inspired Version, 1867)

45And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 45

And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they who were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press upon thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
IV v. 46 (Inspired Version, 1867)

46And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 46

And Jesus said, Someone hath touched me; for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
IV v. 47 (Inspired Version, 1867)

47And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 47

And when the woman found that she was not hid, she came trembling; and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him and how she was healed immediately.
IV v. 48 (Inspired Version, 1867)

48And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: 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 to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

51And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 51

But Jesus heard him, and he said unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; believe only, and she shall be made whole. And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.
IV v. 51 (Inspired Version, 1867)

52And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 52

And all wept and bewailed her; but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
IV v. 52 (Inspired Version, 1867)

53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 54

And he put them all out and took her by the hand; and he called, saying, Maid, arise.
IV v. 53 (Inspired Version, 1867)

55And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

56And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

Also cited in commentary

2 Nephi 16 — Isaiah 6 — The Throne Theophany, the Coal from the Altar, and Send Me
- Send me
- Where this lands
Alma 19 — The Light of the Everlasting Life Was Lit Up in His Soul — The Queen's Greater Faith, Abish the Long-Hidden Witness, and the Conversion of Lamoni's Household
- The chapter's architecture
- The third-day rising
Alma 32 — The Experiment Upon the Word — Faith as a Seed, and the Blessedness of the Poor Who Were Cast Out
- How the chapter is built
- Two humilities, and the nature of faith
Alma 35 — It Did Destroy Their Craft — The Fallout of the Word, the People of Ammon's Open Hand, and a Father Gathering His Sons
- How the chapter is built
Mosiah 5 — The Covenant Response — One Voice, No More Disposition to Evil, Spiritually Begotten Sons and Daughters, the Name in the Heart
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 40 — He Received the Word with Gladness
- Where this lands

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God; and the twelve who were ordained of him were with him,
v. 2
And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils;
v. 3
And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward; and Susanna; and many others, who ministered unto him with their substance.
v. 4
And when much people were gathered together and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable, saying,
v. 8
And others fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit a hundredfold.
v. 9
And when he had said these things, he cried, He who hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
v. 12
That which fell by the wayside are they who hear; and the devil cometh and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
v. 13
That which fell on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and they have no root, but for a while believe and in a time of temptation fall away.
v. 14
And that which fell among the thorns are they who, when they have heard, go forth and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
v. 15
But that which fell on the good ground are they who receive the word in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep what they hear, and bring forth fruit with patience.
v. 16
For no man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who enter in may see the light.
v. 17
For nothing is secret which shall not be made manifest, neither hid which shall not be made known and go abroad.
v. 18
Take heed, therefore, how ye hear; for whosoever receiveth, to him shall be given; and whosoever receiveth not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
v. 19
Then came to him his mother and his brethren and could not speak to him for the multitude.
v. 20
And some who stood by said unto him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
v. 21
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.
v. 23
But as they sailed, he fell asleep; and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with fear and were in danger.
v. 24
And they came to him and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we perish. Then he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the waters; and they ceased, and there was a calm.
v. 25
And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they, being afraid, wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this? For he commandeth even the winds and waters, and they obey him.
v. 27
And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, who had devils for a long time; and he would wear no clothes, neither abode in a house, but in the tombs.
v. 29
(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.) For ofttimes it had caught him; and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.
v. 30
Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; because many devils were entered into him.
v. 31
And they besought him also, that he would not command them to go out into the deep. And he said unto them, Come out of the man.
v. 34
When they who fed the swine saw what was done, they fled, and went, and told the people in the city and in the country.
v. 36
They also who saw the miracle told them by what means he who was possessed of the devils was healed.
v. 37
Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes, round about, besought Jesus to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear. And Jesus went up into the ship and returned back again.
v. 39
Return to thine own house and show how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
v. 40
And it came to pass that when Jesus was returned, the people received him; for they were all waiting for him.
v. 42
For he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a-dying. But as he went, the people thronged him.
v. 43
And a woman, having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
v. 44
Came behind Jesus and touched the border of his garment; and immediately her issue of blood staunched.
v. 45
And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they who were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press upon thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
v. 46
And Jesus said, Someone hath touched me; for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
v. 47
And when the woman found that she was not hid, she came trembling; and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him and how she was healed immediately.
v. 51
But Jesus heard him, and he said unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; believe only, and she shall be made whole. And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.
v. 52
And all wept and bewailed her; but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
v. 54
And he put them all out and took her by the hand; and he called, saying, Maid, arise.
insertion after v. 30
And there was there a herd of many swine, feeding on the mountain. And they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into the swine, and he suffered them.