Luke 8:42

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

American King James Version (AKJV)

For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

For he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was near to death. But while he was on his way, the people were pushing to be near him.

Webster's Revision

For he had one daughter only, about twelve years of age, and she lay dying. (But as he was going, the people thronged him.

World English Bible

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the multitudes pressed against him.

English Revised Version (ERV)

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

Clarke's Luke 8:42 Bible Commentary

The people thronged him - Συνεπνιγον αυτον - almost suffocated him - so great was the throng about him.