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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And the news about him spread throughout the surrounding area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The news about Jesus spread through every village in the entire region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the report concerning Him was spreading into every place of the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the report about Him went out into every place in the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the news about Him was spreading into every locality of the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And the report about Him was spreading into every locality in the surrounding district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the report about Him was getting out into every locality in the surrounding district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the report about Him was spreading into every place in the surrounding district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the news about Him spread into every place in the surrounding district (Galilee).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And news about him began to go out to every place in the vicinity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And news about Him began to go out to every place in the vicinity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there went forth a rumor concerning him into every place of the region round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />News about Jesus spread all over that part of the country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there went forth a rumour concerning him into every place of the region round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So news about him spread to every place throughout the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And the report about Jesus spread everywhere in that region. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So news about him spread to every place in the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the news about him spread into all areas of the region. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />News about him went out into every place of the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the fame of him went out into every place of the surrounding country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And the talk about Him spread into every part of the neighbouring country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />News about him went out into every place of the surrounding region. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was going forth a fame concerning Him to every place of the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the report concerning Him was spreading into every place of the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there was going forth a fame concerning him to every place of the region round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a report went forth concerning him into every place of the country round about.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the fame of him was published into every place of the country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And his fame spread to every place in the region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And news of him spread everywhere in the surrounding region. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And a report about him began to reach every place in the region.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the fame about him went out through all the country around them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And a report about him went out into the whole region that was around them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And his fame went abroad into every place of the country round about.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the report concerning Him was going out into every place in the surrounding country,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the fame of him went forth into all the adjacent region.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and his fame spread through all the neighbouring country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And the talk about Him spread into every part of the neighbouring country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And there was going forth a report concerning Him into every place of the region round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And his fame spread all over the country round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/4-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1640" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Jesus Expels an Unclean Spirit</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2279.htm" title="2279: ēchos (N-NNS) -- (a) a sound, noise, (b) a rumor, report. Of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise, i.e. Roar; figuratively, a rumor.">the news</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1607.htm" title="1607: exeporeueto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project.">spread</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">throughout</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-AMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4066.htm" title="4066: perichōrou (Adj-GFS) -- From peri and chora; around the region, i.e. Circumjacent.">surrounding region.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">38</span>After Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a></span><br />News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-28.htm">Mark 1:28</a></span><br />And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Mark 1:45</a></span><br />But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1</a></span><br />At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14</a></span><br />Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-17.htm">John 12:17-18</a></span><br />Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. / That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37</a></span><br />You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16</a></span><br />When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-8</a></span><br />So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a></span><br />Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Mark 7:24</a></span><br />Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a></span><br />Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a></span><br />Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30</a></span><br />Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.</p><p class="hdg">the fame.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14</a></b></br> And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13</a></b></br> Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23-25</a></b></br> And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Area</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/luke/4-36.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/luke/4-27.htm">Country</a> <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">District</a> <a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/4-34.htm">Foul</a> <a href="/luke/4-36.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Language</a> <a 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Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 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class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the news about Jesus</b><br>This phrase highlights the growing reputation of Jesus as a teacher and miracle worker. In the context of <a href="/luke/4.htm">Luke 4</a>, Jesus has just performed a significant miracle by casting out an unclean spirit in the synagogue at Capernaum. This act demonstrated His authority over evil spirits, a key aspect of His ministry. The term "news" suggests that word of mouth was the primary means of communication, emphasizing the impact of Jesus' actions on those who witnessed them. This growing fame is a fulfillment of the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, which Jesus read earlier in the chapter, declaring His mission to bring good news to the poor and proclaim liberty to the captives.<p><b>spread throughout</b><br>The verb "spread" indicates the rapid dissemination of information about Jesus' deeds. In the first-century context, news would travel quickly through personal interactions, marketplaces, and gatherings. This spreading of news is significant as it sets the stage for the large crowds that would soon follow Jesus, seeking healing and teaching. The spread of Jesus' fame also foreshadows the later spread of the Gospel message by the apostles, as seen in Acts, where the message of Christ reaches the ends of the earth.<p><b>the surrounding region</b><br>This phrase refers to the area around Capernaum, a town located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Capernaum served as a central hub for Jesus' Galilean ministry. The "surrounding region" would include towns and villages in Galilee, a region known for its diverse population and trade routes. This geographical context is important as it shows the strategic location of Jesus' ministry, allowing His message to reach a wide and varied audience. The spread of news in this region also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining in Galilee, a land of the Gentiles, indicating the inclusive nature of Jesus' mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the passage, whose authority and power are being recognized and spread throughout the region.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a></b><br>The town where Jesus performed miracles and taught in the synagogue, leading to the spread of His fame.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The witnesses of Jesus' miracles and teachings, who played a role in spreading the news about Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_region.htm">The Region</a></b><br>Refers to the area surrounding Capernaum, likely including Galilee and other nearby areas.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miracle.htm">The Miracle</a></b><br>The context of this verse follows Jesus casting out an unclean spirit, demonstrating His authority over evil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a></b><br>The news about Jesus spread because people shared what they witnessed. Our testimonies can have a powerful impact on spreading the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_christ.htm">Authority of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' authority over evil spirits demonstrates His divine power. Believers can trust in His authority in their own spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_miracles.htm">The Role of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles served as a testament to Jesus' divine nature and mission. They can still serve as a reminder of God's power and presence today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_witnessing.htm">Evangelism and Witnessing</a></b><br>Just as the news of Jesus spread through word of mouth, believers are called to share the Gospel with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_impact.htm">Community Impact</a></b><br>The spread of Jesus' fame affected entire regions, showing that the Gospel can transform communities when believers actively share it.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_wealth_and_fame_suitable_for_christians.htm">Is wealth and fame appropriate for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_jesus'_40_days_in_wild.htm">Is there any evidence to support Jesus surviving 40 days in the wilderness with wild animals, as claimed in Mark 1:12-13?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_herod_confused_about_jesus.htm">Luke 9:7-9: Why does Herod's confusion about Jesus remain unresolved if these events truly occurred, and where is the historical evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">Why did Jesus tell His disciples to sell their cloaks and buy swords (Luke 22:36)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the fame of him went out</span>; more accurately rendered, <span class="accented">and there went out a rumor concerning him</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/4-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the news</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦχος</span> <span class="translit">(ēchos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2279.htm">Strong's 2279: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) a sound, noise, (b) a rumor, report. Of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise, i.e. Roar; figuratively, a rumor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spread</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξεπορεύετο</span> <span class="translit">(exeporeueto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1607.htm">Strong's 1607: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounding region.</span><br /><span class="grk">περιχώρου</span> <span class="translit">(perichōrou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4066.htm">Strong's 4066: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and chora; around the region, i.e. Circumjacent.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/4-37.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 4:37 News about him went out into every (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/4-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 4:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 4:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/4-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 4:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 4:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>