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Luke 7:17

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 7:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
Luke 7:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
15And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
16And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.
17And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
18And the disciples of John told him of all these things.
19And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
20And when the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And this rumour of him, etc.] 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 (<400305>Matthew 3:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 7:14; Mat 4:24, Mat 9:31; Mar 1:28, Mar 6:14 Luke 7:18”
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