Luke 7:17

17 The news of Jesus spread all through the country.

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 The dead son sat up and began talking. Jesus presented him to his mother.

16 They all realized they were in a place of holy mystery, that God was at work among them. They were quietly worshipful - and then noisily grateful, calling out among themselves, "God is back, looking to the needs of his people!"

17 The news of Jesus spread all through the country.

18 John's disciples reported back to him the news of all these events taking place.

19 He sent two of them to the Master to ask the question, "Are you the One we've been expecting, or are we still waiting?"