Luke 8:3

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Luke 8:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,

2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

3 Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.

4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:

5 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it.

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“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.

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Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”

John 4:49

“Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.”

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And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive.

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and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.