Luke 8:40

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Luke 8:38–42 · Berean Standard Bible

38 The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,

39 “Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.

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

41 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house,

42 because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,

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When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.

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Luke 19:6

So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.

Luke 19:37

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 19:38

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Luke 19:48

Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.

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.

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.

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John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.

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Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.

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.”