Luke 8:38

Luke · New Testament · Chapter 8

“Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,”Luke 8:38

What Does Luke 8:38 Mean?

Luke 8:38 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Luke 8:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 5:18“And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.”John 1:38“Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?”John 17:15“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.”Psalms 145:3“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.”John 4:40“So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.”Acts 9:13“Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:”Exodus 12:25“And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.”Exodus 13:8“And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt.”Exodus 13:14“And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:”Deuteronomy 10:20“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.”2 Kings 4:38“And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.”Psalms 27:4“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”Psalms 32:7“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”Psalms 71:17“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.”Psalms 78:3“Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.”Psalms 107:21“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”Psalms 107:31“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”Psalms 111:2“The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.”Psalms 116:12“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”Psalms 116:16“O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.”

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