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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/5.htm">New International Version</a> Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. <a href="/nlt/luke/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God. <a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God. <a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And immediately having stood up before them, having taken up that on which he was lying, he departed to his home, glorifying God. <a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. <a href="/nasb_/luke/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And at once he rose up before them, and took up what he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. <a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And immediately he rose up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He immediately stood up before them, picked up his stretcher, and went home glorifying and praising God. <a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately he got up before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately he got up before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his house, glorifying God. <a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At once the man stood up in front of everyone. He picked up his mat and went home, giving thanks to God. <a href="/erv/luke/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his house, glorifying God. <a href="/gwt/luke/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The man immediately stood up in front of them and picked up the stretcher he had been lying on. Praising God, he went home. <a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> At once the man got up in front of them all, took the bed he had been lying on, and went home, praising God. <a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the man immediately stood up in front of them and picked up what he had been lying on. Then he went home, praising God. <a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/net/luke/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Immediately he stood up before them, picked up the stretcher he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. <a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God. <a href="/wbt/luke/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And immediately he arose before them, and took up that on which he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instantly he stood up in their presence, took up the mattress on which he had been lying, and went away to his home, giving glory to God. <a href="/web/luke/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And immediately having risen before them, having taken up [that] on which he was lying, he went away to his house, glorifying God, <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And immediately having stood up before them, having taken up that on which he was lying, he departed to his home, glorifying God. <a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And presently having risen before them, having taken up that on which he was lying, he went away to his house, glorifying God, <a href="/slt/luke/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And immediately having risen before them, having taken up on what he lay, he went away to his house, honouring God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And immediately rising up before them, he took up the bed on which he lay; and he went away to his own house, glorifying God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And at once, rising up in their sight, he took up the bed on which he was lying, and he went away to his own house, magnifying God. <a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a> He stood up immediately before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Immediately he stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went to his home, glorifying God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And immediately he rose up before their eyes, and took his quilt-bed and went to his house, praising God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And at once he arose before their eyes and took up his pallet and he went on to his house as he praised God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he immediately arose before them, took up that on which he had been lying, and went away to his own house, glorifying God. <a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And immediately having arisen before them, taking the bed on which he was lying down, he went away to his own house, glorifying God. <a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And instantly he rose up before them, took up that on which he had lain, and went away to his house, giving glory to God. <a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God. <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Instantly he stood up in their presence, took up the mattress on which he had been lying, and went away to his home, giving glory to God. <a href="/worrell/luke/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, immediately rising up before them, having taken up that on which he was lying, he departed to his house, glorifying God. <a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And immediately he rose up before them, took up the bed on which he lay, and went away to his house, glorifying God. <a href="/parallel/luke/5-25.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=1938" 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/5.htm">Jesus Heals a Paralytic</a> …24But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” 25<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3916.htm" title="3916: parachrēma (Adv) -- Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly.">immediately</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: anastas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">the man stood up</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: aras (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">took</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/2621.htm" title="2621: katekeito (V-IIM/P-3S) -- From kata and keimai; to lie down, i.e. be sick; specially, to recline at a meal.">he had been lying</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on,</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">and went</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></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."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">home</a> <a href="/greek/1392.htm" title="1392: doxazōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.">glorifying</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> 26Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”…<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/9-6.htm">Matthew 9:6-8</a> But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And the man got up and went home. / When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men. <a href="/mark/2-11.htm">Mark 2:11-12</a> “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” <a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8-9</a> Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">Matthew 12:13</a> Then Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored to full use, just like the other. <a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a> Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored. <a href="/john/9-6.htm">John 9:6-7</a> When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Acts 9:34</a> “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6</a> Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalm 103:2-3</a> Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, <a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” <a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a> So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. <a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a> “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/17-14.htm">Jeremiah 17:14</a> Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that where on he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.immediately.<a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Luke 5:13</a> And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.<a href="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a> And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.<a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a> For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.glorifying.<a href="/luke/13-13.htm">Luke 13:13</a> And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.<a href="/luke/17-15.htm">Luke 17:15-18</a> And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, … <a href="/luke/18-43.htm">Luke 18:43</a> And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/matthew/23-3.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Forgive</a> <a href="/luke/5-20.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/2-20.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/mark/10-16.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/luke/5-18.htm">Paralytic</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/luke/3-9.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/luke/5-2.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/luke/4-29.htm">Whereon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-8.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Forgive</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/5-39.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/john/15-13.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Paralytic</a> <a href="/luke/6-44.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/5-28.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Whereon</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 5</div>1. <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;</a> 4. <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">shows how he will make them fishers of men;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">cleanses the leper;</a> 16. <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">prays in the desert;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">heals a paralytic;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">calls Matthew the tax collector;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.</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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And immediately the man stood up before them This phrase highlights the miraculous nature of Jesus' healing power. The immediacy of the man's response underscores the authority of Jesus over physical ailments, a theme consistent throughout the Gospels. The act of standing up "before them" indicates a public demonstration of Jesus' divine authority, serving as a testament to the onlookers, including the Pharisees and teachers of the law present (<a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Luke 5:17</a>). This public miracle would have been a powerful witness to the Jewish audience, who were familiar with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's healing powers (<a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>).took what he had been lying on The act of taking up his mat signifies a complete and immediate healing, not just a temporary or partial recovery. In the cultural context, the mat or bed was a simple pallet, often used by the poor or sick. By carrying it, the man demonstrates his newfound strength and freedom from paralysis. This action also serves as a physical testimony to the miracle, as the mat was a symbol of his previous condition. The act of carrying the mat can be seen as a parallel to Jesus' command to "take up your cross" (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>), symbolizing a new life and mission.and went home glorifying God The man's response of glorifying God reflects the appropriate reaction to divine intervention. In Jewish culture, giving glory to God was a way of acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. This phrase connects to other instances in the Gospels where healed individuals praise God, such as the Samaritan leper in <a href="/luke/17-15.htm">Luke 17:15-16</a>. The act of going home suggests a return to normal life, but with a transformed perspective. It also fulfills the social and religious expectation of sharing God's works with one's community, as seen in <a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">Psalm 66:16</a>. The glorification of God here prefigures the ultimate glorification of God through Jesus' resurrection and the spread of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus performs a miraculous healing, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_paralytic_man.htm">The Paralytic Man</a> The recipient of Jesus' healing, who had been brought to Jesus by friends due to his inability to walk. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Witnesses to the miracle, including Pharisees and teachers of the law, who were present to hear Jesus teach. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> The setting of the event, likely in Capernaum, where Jesus was teaching and healing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_friends_of_the_paralytic.htm">The Friends of the Paralytic</a> Demonstrated faith and determination by lowering the paralytic through the roof to reach Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The friends of the paralytic demonstrated their faith by taking bold steps to bring him to Jesus. Our faith should also lead us to action, trusting Jesus to meet our needs. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority.htm">Jesus' Authority</a> This miracle illustrates Jesus' authority over physical ailments and His power to heal. We can trust in His sovereignty over all aspects of our lives. <a href="/topical/g/glorifying_god.htm">Glorifying God</a> The healed man immediately glorified God, setting an example for us to always give thanks and praise for His work in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The paralytic's healing was made possible by the support of his friends. We are called to support and uplift one another in faith and prayer. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_obedience.htm">Immediate Obedience</a> The man stood up immediately, showing obedience to Jesus' command. We should respond promptly to God's direction in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 5</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_husband.htm">What defines a godly husband?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_after_death.htm">What happens after death?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_anyone_be_vindicated_before_god.htm">In Job 25:4, how can anyone be vindicated before God if even those closest to Him are considered unclean?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_bible's_elamites.htm">What does 'extortioner' mean in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Glorifying God.--The fact that the man himself did this as well as the by-standers is peculiar to St. Luke. <a href="/commentaries/luke/5-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Immediately παραχρῆμα (parachrēma) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3916.htm">Strong's 3916: </a> Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly. [the man] stood up ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. took ἄρας (aras) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he had been lying κατέκειτο (katekeito) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2621.htm">Strong's 2621: </a> From kata and keimai; to lie down, i.e. be sick; specially, to recline at a meal. on, ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. and went ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. home οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. glorifying δοξάζων (doxazōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1392.htm">Strong's 1392: </a> To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. God. Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/5-25.htm">Luke 5:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 5:25 Immediately he rose up before them (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/5-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 5:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 5:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/5-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 5:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 5:26" /></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>