Luke 7:17

17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

Luke 7:17 in Other Translations

17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

17 And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.

17 And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding countryside.

17 The news of Jesus spread all through the country.

17 And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.

17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding region.

17 This report about Him went throughout Judea and all the vicinity.

17 This news about Jesus spread all through Judea and the whole 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 man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”

17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

18 John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them,

19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

Cross References

• 1. S Matthew 9:26