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Luke 4:37

What does Luke 4:37 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 4:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 4:37 means

Verse 37 tells us a rumor about him went out into every place of the surrounding region. The news of his teaching and exorcism spread quickly, revealing people’s hunger for deliverance and hope. Rumor indicates rapidly growing expectation and curiosity. It also shows how Jesus’ ministry began to have a regional impact, attracting attention beyond local synagogues. The spread of his fame is not mere celebrity but providential preparation for wider ministry: people sought healing and teaching, providing opportunities for Jesus to reveal the kingdom through word and work.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there went forth a rumor concerning him into every place of the region round about.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there went forth a rumor concerning him into every place of the region round about.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And there was much talk about him in all the places round about.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and there was going forth a fame concerning him to every place of the region round about.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the fame of him was published into every place of the country.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And a rumour went out into every place of the country round concerning him.

Context

This verse follows the amazed reaction in the synagogue and indicates the immediate consequence: growing renown. The chapter now moves from a single healing to a sequence of healings at Simon’s house and beyond. The rumor’s spread explains why multitudes will later seek Jesus, setting up further demonstrations of his power and compassion. It underscores the momentum of Jesus’ ministry as it moves from local astonishment to regional influence.

v.36And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

v.37This passage

v.38And he rose up from the synagogue, and entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s wife’s mother was holden with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 1:45

    But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

  • Matthew 4:23

    And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness among the people.

  • Isaiah 52:13

    Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.

  • Luke 4:14

    And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.

  • Mark 6:14

    And king Herod heardthereof; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.

  • Matthew 9:26

    And the fame hereof went forth into all that land.

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