Luke 7:17
What does Luke 7:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 7:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 7:17 means
News of this extraordinary miracle spread rapidly and extensively throughout the entire region of Judaea and all the surrounding areas. The resurrection of the widow's son in Nain was not a private event but became widely known, contributing significantly to Jesus' growing reputation. This widespread report confirms the impact of His ministry and the public's recognition of His unique power and identity.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judæa, and all the region round about.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judæa, and all the region round about.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And this story about him went through all Judaea and the places round about.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the account of this went forth in all Judea about him, and in all the region around.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea and throughout all the country round about.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And this report went out in all Judaea concerning him, and in all the surrounding country.
Context
This verse describes the widespread dissemination of the news about the miracle in Nain. It directly follows the reactions of the crowd, highlighting the far-reaching impact of Jesus' works and setting the stage for John the Baptist's disciples to hear about these events, which will prompt John's inquiry in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 9:31
But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.
- Matthew 4:24
And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them.
- 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.
- Mark 1:28
And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.
- Luke 7:14
And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
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