Hearty Welcome
Luke 8:40
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.


— A congregation cannot be said to welcome the Lord Jesus unless they are all there, which requires punctuality; unless they have come with design to meet Him, which implies prayerful expectancy; unless they are ready to hear from Him, which involves attention; and unless they are resolved to accept His teaching, which demands obedience."

(C. H. Spurgeon.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

WEB: It happened, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.




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