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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/8.htm">New International Version</a> Now Jesus&#8217 mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. <a href="/nlt/luke/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn’t get to him because of the crowd. <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were not able to get to Him, because of the crowd. <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then His mother and brothers came to Him, and could not approach Him because of the crowd. <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jesus’ mother and His brothers came up toward Him, but they could not reach Him because of the crowd. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then his mother and brothers came to him, but they could not meet with him because of the crowd. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then His mother and brothers came to Him, but they could not meet with Him because of the crowd. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus' mother and brothers went to see him, but because of the crowd they could not get near him. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His mother and his brothers came to see him. But they couldn't meet with him because of the crowd. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus' mother and brothers came to him, but were unable to join him because of the crowd. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> His mother and his brothers came to him, but they couldn't get near him because of the crowd. <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus? mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Jesus' mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not get near him because of the crowd. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd. <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come near to him for the crowd. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then came to Him His mother and His brothers, but could not get near Him for the crowd. <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there came to Him His mother and brothers, and they were not able to get to Him because of the multitude, <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were not able to get to Him, because of the crowd. <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there came unto him his mother and brethren, and they were not able to get to him because of the multitude, <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his mother and brethren approached to him; and they could not come to him for the crowd.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his mother and brethren came unto him; and they could not come at him for the crowd. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then his mother and brothers came to him; but they were not able to go to him because of the crowd. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Then his mother and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there came to him his mother and his brothers, and they were not able to speak to him because of the crowd. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But his mother and his brothers came to him, and they were not able to speak with him, because of the crowd.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And his mother and his brothers came to him, but were not able to get near him on account of the multitude. <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And His mother and His brothers came to Him, and were not able to reach Him on account of the crowd. <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come near him because of the crowd. <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> One day the mother of Jesus, and his brethren came to speak with him, but could not get near by reason of the crowd. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then came to Him His mother and His brothers, but could not get near Him for the crowd. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now there came to Him His mother and brothers; and they could not get to Him because of the multitude. <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now his mother and his brethren came to Him, and could not come at Him for the croud: <a href="/parallel/luke/8-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3162" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Jesus' Mother and Brothers</a> 18Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” 19<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus’</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētēr (N-NFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-NMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: Paregeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">came</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to see</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: ēdynanto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">they were unable</a> <a href="/greek/4940.htm" title="4940: syntychein (V-ANA) -- To meet with, come to, fall in with. From sun and tugchano; to chance together, i.e. Meet with.">to reach</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd.</a> 20He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. / Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” ... <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Mark 3:31-35</a> Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, / and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” ... <a href="/john/7-3.htm">John 7:3-5</a> So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.” / For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55-56</a> “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” <a href="/john/2-12.htm">John 2:12</a> After this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days. <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a> With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. <a href="/galatians/1-19.htm">Galatians 1:19</a> But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. <a href="/james/1-1.htm">James 1:1</a> James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. <a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37</a> Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25-27</a> Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. / When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-9.htm">Deuteronomy 33:9</a> He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. <a href="/psalms/69-8.htm">Psalm 69:8</a> I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, <a href="/isaiah/49-15.htm">Isaiah 49:15</a> “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Micah 7:6</a> For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then came to him his mother and his brothers, and could not come at him for the press.<a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a> While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him… <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Mark 3:21,31-35</a> And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Press</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Thinks</a> <a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Unable</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/8-21.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Press</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Thinks</a> <a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Unable</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him This phrase highlights the familial relationship of Jesus, emphasizing His humanity. His mother, Mary, and His brothers, likely including James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (<a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a>), sought Him out. This visit underscores the normalcy of family ties, even for Jesus. The mention of His brothers challenges the doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity, suggesting she had other children after Jesus. This moment also reflects the tension between Jesus' earthly family and His divine mission, as His family may not have fully understood His purpose at this time (<a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a>).but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd The crowd signifies the growing popularity and demand for Jesus' teachings and miracles. This setting is common in the Gospels, where large gatherings often surrounded Jesus, making personal access difficult (<a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Mark 3:9</a>). The crowd's presence indicates the widespread interest in Jesus' ministry, but also serves as a metaphor for the obstacles that can come between individuals and a personal relationship with Christ. This scene foreshadows the spiritual truth that following Jesus may require prioritizing spiritual kinship over earthly ties (<a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Luke 14:26</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, and the Messiah. In this passage, He is teaching and surrounded by a crowd. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_mother.htm">Jesus' Mother</a> Mary, the mother of Jesus, known for her faithfulness and obedience to God's will. She plays a significant role in Jesus' life and ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_brothers.htm">Jesus' Brothers</a> Refers to the siblings of Jesus, likely including James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (<a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a>). They are part of Jesus' earthly family. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A large group of people gathered around Jesus, eager to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. Their presence creates a barrier for Jesus' family. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a> The event takes place during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, where He often taught in parables and performed miracles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_family_over_earthly_ties.htm">Spiritual Family Over Earthly Ties</a> Jesus emphasizes the importance of spiritual relationships over biological ones. Our commitment to God's will creates a deeper bond than familial connections. <a href="/topical/t/the_barrier_of_the_crowd.htm">The Barrier of the Crowd</a> The crowd symbolizes obstacles that can prevent us from reaching Jesus. We must be intentional in overcoming distractions to maintain our relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_faith.htm">The Role of Family in Faith</a> While Jesus prioritizes spiritual kinship, His family eventually becomes integral to the early church, illustrating the potential for transformation and unity in Christ. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_seeking_jesus.htm">Perseverance in Seeking Jesus</a> Despite obstacles, Jesus' family sought Him out. This persistence is a model for our own spiritual journey, encouraging us to seek Jesus earnestly. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_mission.htm">Understanding Jesus' Mission</a> Jesus' response to His family highlights His mission to establish a spiritual kingdom. Understanding this helps us align our priorities with His divine purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/how_many_marys_are_in_the_bible.htm">What is the number of Marys in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_close_relatives.htm">Who are the close relatives in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_physical_nature.htm">What was the nature of Jesus' physical body?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_virgin_mary.htm">Who was the Virgin Mary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19-21) Then came to him his mother and his brethren.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/12-46.htm" title="While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him.">Matthew 12:46-50</a>, and <a href="/context/mark/3-31.htm" title="There came then his brothers and his mother, and, standing without, sent to him, calling him.">Mark 3:31-35</a>. There cannot be any doubt that we have in those passages a report of the same incident; but it may be noted that St. Luke places it after the teaching by parables, and the other two Gospels before. In this instance the evidence preponderates in favour of the latter sequence of events.For the press.--Better, by reason of the multitude.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 19-21. - Interference of Christ's mother and his brethren. Verse 19. - Then came to him his mother and his brethren. St. Mark, in his third chapter, gives us the reasons which led to this scene. It had been bruited abroad that a species of frenzy had seized upon that strange Man who had been brought up in their midst, and who had lately aroused such enthusiasm in all the crowded lake-district of Galilee. It is difficult to estimate aright the feelings of his own family towards him; admiration and love seem to have struggled in their hearts with prejudice and jealousy - not in the case of Mary, but in the case of the so-called brothers. They seem ever to have been close to him during his public ministry, not among his "own," but still near him, watching him, and listening to him with a half-wondering, half-grudging admiration. But John tells us (<a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a>) that they did not believe in him. It needed the Resurrection to convert them. The crowd round the Master at this juncture was so great that they - his kinsmen - could not press through it to speak to him. They conveyed to him, however, a message. The Heart-reader knew well what were the motives which induced them to come to him just then; the brothers were so distrustful that they had suffered themselves to be carried away by the Pharisees' evil surmises, that Jesus was possessed by a devil. The mother, influenced by her earthly fears for her Son, was induced to accompany the brothers, no doubt hoping to induce him to withdraw himself from the scene of excitement, at all events for a season. <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus’] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. brothers ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. came Παρεγένετο (Paregeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. to [see] πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. but καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they were unable ἠδύναντο (ēdynanto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to reach συντυχεῖν (syntychein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> To meet with, come to, fall in with. From sun and tugchano; to chance together, i.e. Meet with. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd. ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 8:19 His mother and brothers came to him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/8-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 8:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 8:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/8-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 8:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 8:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>