Luke 8:40

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And on the return of Jesus, the crowd welcomed Him, for they were all looking for Him.

Latin

Factum est autem cum rediisset Jesus, excepit illum turba: erunt enim omnes exspectantes eum.

Greek

English

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

These two accounts of healing show that Jesus has authority over disease and death. They also show the power of faith.

Mark 5:21
When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.
Matthew 9:1
Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town.
Mark 6:20
…because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
Acts 10:33
So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”
Luke 19:37–38
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
Luke 19:6
So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.
Mark 12:37
David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.
Luke 19:48
Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.
John 5:35
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
Proverbs 8:34
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
Luke 5:1
On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God,

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world