Luke 8:40
“And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.”

What does Luke 8:40 mean?
Luke 8:40 in the King James Version reads, "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him." This verse is a small snippet from a larger passage in the book of Luke which follows the story of Jairus, a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalAwaiting the Savior: A Heart Ready for His Return
In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a profound moment that speaks to the heart of human expectation and divine presence. Luke 8:40 states, "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him." This verse…
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Heavenly Father, In the sacred stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and anticipation, reflecting upon the words from Luke 8:40, "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting…
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