Luke 8:40

40 Now when Jesus was returning, the people gave Him a warm welcome; for they had all been looking out for Him.

Luke 8:40 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 8:40

And it came to pass, that when Jesus was returned
From the country of the Gadarenes, to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, to Galilee; and particularly to his own city, Capernaum; ( Matthew 9:1 ) .

The people gladly received him;
who were of a different cast from those he had just left; being sensible of the benefits they received from him, both by his ministry and miracles; and which was the reason of their receiving him with so much joy and gladness:

for they were all waiting for him;
on the shore, looking out very eagerly for him, being earnestly desirous of his speedy return to them; having many that wanted his assistance, both for their souls and bodies, of which the following are instances.

Luke 8:40 In-Context

38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away.

39 "Return home," He said, "and tell there all that God has done for you." So he went and published through the whole town all that Jesus had done for him.

40 Now when Jesus was returning, the people gave Him a warm welcome; for they had all been looking out for Him.

41 Just then there came a man named Jair, a Warden of the Synagogue, who threw himself at the feet of Jesus, and entreated Him to come to his house;

42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. And as He went, the dense throng crowded on Him.