Luke Chapter 8

Luke 8

The place of Women in the ministry of Jesus 

1 And it happens to be in subsequent time, that He travels throughout every city and village, proclaiming and announcing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve (disciples) were together with Him.

2 And certain women, of whom healing has been ministered to from evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, a Magdalene (inhabitants of Magdala), from whom seven demons got out, was called;

3 even Joanna, the wife of Chuza, a manager of Herod; and Susanna (Shoshanna-lily), and many others were ministering/serving Him out of their possessions.

Parable of a Sower and different Soil types 

4 Moreover, many crowd who travel down to the city towards Him gather together, and He speaks (to them) through parables.

5 A sower proceeds forth to sow his seeds; and as he is sowing, some indeed fall down beside the road. They are trampled upon, and birds of the sky devour them.

6 And another fall down upon a rock. And having germinated, they dry up, because it has no moisture.

7 and others fall down in the middle of the thorns, and by growing together, the thorns choke it;

8 And others fall down on good soil, and germinate, to produce hundred times fruits. As He said this thing, He cries out, those who have ears to hear, should listen.

Reason for speaking parables: for deeper research and understanding 

9 Moreover, His disciples asked Him, what this parable could be?

10 and, He says; to you, it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the rest, in parable; at least they look, but would not take heed; and they hear, but would not mentally put it together (synesin) (Is 6:9)

Parable of Sower and soil types, explained 

11 However, this is the parable: the seeds are the words of God:

12 those beside the road are those that hear; and afterwards, the devil comes and take away the words from their heart, at least, not to have faith to be saved.

13 Also, those upon the rock, are those who, whenever they hear, will accept the words with joy, of which they have faith towards a time, but these words have no root and they step-aside/depart in time of temptation.

14 also, those which fall into the thorns, these are the ones who hear, but by the care and riches and lust of livelihood, they go away, get choked, and do not accomplish/bear it unto the end.

15 however, for those in the good soil, these are the ones who, hear the words, and hold it fast within good heart and bear virtuous fruit by CHEERFUL ENDURANCE . 

Excerpt from the Parable of a hidden lamp: a burning-lamp will definitely produce light, no matter how faint, for as many that care

16 And, no man who fasten a lamp, should cover it up with equipment or place it under a bed, but should put it upon a lamp-stand, at least, for those entering to see by its light.

17 for, I have not come unto the open, not for what is hidden, not to manifest; and not even what happens to be secret, not to be known. Mk 4:23

18 therefore, take heed to how you are hearing things; because, whoever possibly will hold on to it, will be given; and whoever possibly will not hold on to it, even that which he thinks he is holding on to will be taken away from him. (Matt 25 - the parable speaks to unbelieving Judaists)

Mother of Jesus and His brothers, at a time, were yet to have Faith in Him

19 Moreover, His mother and brothers came near to Him, and were not able to meet with Him, because of the crowd.

20 so, they bring words to Him, that Your mother and Your brothers, are standing outside, desiring to see You.

21 but, He answered and said to them, My mother and My brothers are these ones who hear and do the Words of God.

Sea-Storm obeys the commands of Jesus 

22 Moreover, it happens to be in one of the days and He and His disciples embarked unto a boat, as He said to them, we will pass unto the other side of the lake, and they sail away.

23 so, as they were sailing, He fell asleep, and a storm of wind descended upon the lake, fill (the boat with water), and they were in jeopardy.

24 however, they came near, to wake Him up, saying, Commander, Commander (epistata), we are perishing! And He arose, and rebuked the wind and the surge of the sea-water, also stop, and they become calm.

25 and He tells them, where is your Faith/Persuasion? Howbeit, being frightened, they wondered, and with Ara (a heartfelt call to heaven), they say to one another, who is this man? In that, how did He command and the winds and waters, even listen attentively to Him?

A Gadarene demon possessed-man was freed and the demons got their desire from Jesus because they present a strong reason. 

26 And they sail down unto the territory of Gergesene, which is opposite of Galilee.

27 and He proceed forth upon the land, and encounters a certain man from the town, who has demons, even for a considerable space of time, he has not worn clothes, and does not stay in a house, but in a tomb/grave.

28 So, have discerned Jesus, he screams, and fall down towards Him, and the mega part is a voice which says, why me and You? Jesus, the Son of the Most High God. I beg You, not to torment me.

29 no doubt, He has commanded the unclean-spirit to get out of the man. Nevertheless, over a space of time, many (people) had seized him, kept him bound with chains and shackles (on his feet), but he broke the chains, and was pushed/driven by the demons into the desert.

30 So, Jesus asks him, what is your name? And he says, a legion, because, many demons have entered into him.

31 And they beg Him, at least, not to command them to go away into BOTTOMLESS PIT (abyss).

32 Moreover, there has been herd of swine being fed there on the mountain by experts, and they beg Him to permit them to enter into the same swine; and He permits them.

33 So, the demons get out from the man, and enter into the swine, and the herd dash down the steep place, into the lake, and got drowned.

34 Moreover, those who are feeding them, having seen things that happens, run away, and they announce in the town and in the farm-field .

35 so, they come out to see what has happened, and having come to Jesus, and find the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down in sound mind, and clothed near the feet of Jesus. They were afraid.

36 so, as announced to them, they have seen, how, the man possessed by demons was saved.

37 And the whole populace of the surrounding region of Gergesene (Girgashite) request from Him to return to them as He goes away. However, as they were held in great fear, He embarks unto a boat.

38 Moreover, the man from whom demons has gone out begs Him, to be together with Him, but was dismissed by telling him - 

39 - return unto your household, and relate fully as much as God has done for you, and he goes away and proclaim throughout the city, as much things that Jesus has done for him.

Faith in Christ automatically Saves and Heal (the same way you are saved is the same way you are healed) 

40 Moreover, as Jesus returns, the crowd welcome Him; no doubt, everyone has been anticipating for him.

41 And behold, a man named Jairus came, who was Ruler of the synagogue; even this man fall down near the feet of Jesus, and beseech Him to enter into his house,

42 for, his only daughter, who has been like twelve years, is dying. So, as He is being led in, the multitude crowded around Him.

The Faith of a woman with a flow of blood, saves and heal her 

43 And there was a woman who was in flux of blood away from twelve years, and (has spent the whole means of livelihood to physician) but can not be treated (therapeou) by anyone. 

44 she approaches Him from the back, and touched the fringe of His garment, and her flux of blood stand-still, free of charge. 

45 And Jesus says, who touched Me? So, all the people deny. And Peter says, Commander (epistates), the multitude press on You on all sides, + and you say, who touched Me?+

46 Nevertheless, Jesus says, somebody touched Me; because, I know that power proceed forth from Me,

47 So, as the woman discern that nothing lie hidden, she comes trembling, and fall down towards Him, declaring before all the people, for which reason she touched Him, and how she has been healed, without medication (parachrema).

48 And He tells her, [be courageous], daughter, your Faith has saved you. Go forth in Peace.

Daughter of a synagogue-leader called Jairus, was raised from the dead 

49 As He is still preaching, someone came from ruler of synagogue, saying, your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher further.

50 However, Jesus heard and answer him, fear not; only have faith, and be saved.

51 so, He came into the house, and no person is permitted to enter together with Him, except Peter and John, and James, and the father and the mother of the child. .

52 Moreover, He says to everyone that weep and mourn for her, weep not; for, she is not dead, but sleeps.

53 and they laugh Him down, for they are aware that she is dead.

54 So, He seized her hand, and shouted out to say, child, arise!

55 And her spirit return, and she stands up without assistance, and He directed they should give her things to eat.

56 And her parent were astounded as He instructed them on things (that) will happen, (which) not even one person could tell them.