Luke 8:50But Jesus hearing it, answered him, "Don't be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed."
The setting
Capernaum, Israel, ~30 AD. The moment between devastating news and a father's choice to follow Jesus home anyway...
The emotion here: determined compassion cutting through despair with authority
The original word
pisteuō (πίστευε) — keep believing, present imperative meaning 'continue to believe' not 'start believing'
Why it matters
Jesus allowed only Peter, James, John, and the parents inside — even healing has sacred boundaries
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 8:50
Jesus said 'only believe' — in Greek this means 'believe ONLY,' don't add fear or doubt
Common misconceptionPeople think this means 'believe harder' or 'have more faith,' but Jesus is saying 'believe ONLY' — stop adding your fears and what-ifs to your faith.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 8:50
Bible Genome reading
Luke 8:50 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 8:50 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include faith, healing. Notable phrases: Don't be afraid; Only believe. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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