Luke 7:17

17 And this report of Him went forth throughout all Judea and throughout all the region round about.

Luke 7:17 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 7:17

And this rumour of him
Or the report of this surprising miracle in raising a dead man to life, that was carrying to his grave,

went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round
about;
not only Judea, and the several cities, towns, and villages in it, but all the country round about it, especially Galilee. The Persic version reads, "all countries which are round about Jordan"; see ( Matthew 3:5 ) .

Luke 7:17 In-Context

15 And he that was dead sat up and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.
16 And there came a fear on all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet is risen up among us"; and, "God hath visited His people."
17 And this report of Him went forth throughout all Judea and throughout all the region round about.
18 And the disciples of John told him of all these things.
19 And John, calling unto him two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus asking, "Art thou He that should come, or look we for another?"
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