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King James Version</a> And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. <a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And this report about Him spread throughout Judea and in all the surrounding region. <a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> This report concerning Him went out all over Judea and in all the surrounding district. <a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And this report concerning Him went out all over Judea, and in all the surrounding district. <a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And this report concerning Him went out all over Judea and in all the surrounding district. <a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This news about Him spread through all of Judea and in all the surrounding countryside. <a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This report about him went throughout Judea and all the vicinity. <a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This report about Him went throughout Judea and all the vicinity. <a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Jud锟絘, and all the region round about. <a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> News about Jesus spread all over Judea and everywhere else in that part of the country. <a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about. <a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding region. <a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> This news about Jesus went out through all the country and the surrounding territory. <a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding countryside. <a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region. <a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a> This report about Jesus circulated throughout Judea and all the surrounding country. <a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea, and in all the surrounding region. <a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the neighboring region. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the report of what Jesus had done spread through the whole of Judaea and in all the surrounding districts. <a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a> This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the account of this went forth in all Judea about Him, and in all the region around. <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And this report concerning Him went out in all Judea and all the surrounding region. <a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the account of this went forth in all Judea about him, and in all the region around. <a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And this word went out about him in all Judea, and in all the country round about.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the country round about. <a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And this word about him went out to all of Judea and to the entire surrounding region. <a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a> This report about him spread through the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And this word about him went out through all Judaea, and through the country around them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And this word about him went out in all Judea and in all the region that was around them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And this report concerning him went abroad into all Judea and all the neighboring region.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And that word about Him went out in all Judea, and all the country round about. <a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And this account respecting him went abroad through all Judea, and all the region adjacent.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and his fame spread over all Judea and the neighbouring countrys. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the report of what Jesus had done spread through the whole of Judaea and in all the surrounding districts. <a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And this report concerning Him went forth in all Judaea, and in all the surrounding country. <a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And this report of Him was spread through all Judea, and in all the country round about. <a href="/parallel/luke/7-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2657" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Jesus Raises a Widow's Son</a> …16A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">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/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">spread</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">throughout</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaia (N-DFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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: perichōrō (Adj-DFS) -- From peri and chora; around the region, i.e. Circumjacent.">surrounding region.</a> 18Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> 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. <a href="/mark/1-28.htm">Mark 1:28</a> And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee. <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Matthew 9:26</a> And the news about this spread throughout that region. <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1</a> At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14</a> 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.” <a href="/john/12-17.htm">John 12:17-18</a> 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. <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37-38</a> You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: / how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2-6</a> Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: ... <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/17-24.htm">1 Kings 17:24</a> Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is truth.” <a href="/2_kings/5-8.htm">2 Kings 5:8</a> Now when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king: “Why have you torn your clothes? Please let the man come to me, and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.<a href="/luke/7-14.htm">Luke 7:14</a> And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.<a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.<a href="/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31</a> But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Country</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">District</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Forgotten</a> <a href="/luke/7-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-40.htm">Neighboring</a> <a href="/luke/7-3.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Region</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Report</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/luke/6-11.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Rumor</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Rumour</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">District</a> <a href="/luke/12-6.htm">Forgotten</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/9-26.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-2.htm">Neighboring</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/7-26.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">Region</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Report</a> <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-7.htm">Rumor</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Rumour</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div>1. <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a> 10. <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a> 36. <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a> 44. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</a> </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 = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the news about Jesus spread The spreading of news about Jesus indicates the rapid dissemination of information in the ancient world, even without modern communication methods. This reflects the impact of Jesus' ministry and miracles, which were compelling enough to be shared widely by word of mouth. The term "news" here can be understood as the reports of His teachings, healings, and the raising of the dead, as seen earlier in <a href="/luke/7.htm">Luke 7</a> with the raising of the widow's son in Nain. This event would have been particularly astonishing and noteworthy, contributing to the spread of His fame.throughout Judea Judea was a significant region in the southern part of ancient Israel, encompassing Jerusalem, the religious and cultural heart of the Jewish people. The mention of Judea highlights the geographical reach of Jesus' influence, extending beyond Galilee where much of His ministry took place. This spread into Judea is significant because it foreshadows the eventual spread of the Gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, as seen in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>. Judea's inclusion also underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's impact on the Jewish people.and all the surrounding region. The surrounding region would include areas such as Samaria, Perea, and possibly parts of the Decapolis. This indicates that Jesus' influence was not limited to Jewish territories but extended to Gentile areas as well, prefiguring the universal scope of the Gospel. The spread of news to these regions suggests a breaking down of traditional barriers, aligning with the prophetic vision of a Messiah for all nations, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>. This widespread dissemination of news about Jesus sets the stage for the later missionary efforts of the apostles, as recorded in the Book of Acts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, whose miraculous works and teachings are causing news to spread. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a> A significant region in ancient Israel, representing the heart of Jewish religious and cultural life. 3. <a href="/topical/s/surrounding_region.htm">Surrounding Region</a> Areas around Judea, indicating the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry beyond local boundaries. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_news.htm">The News</a> Refers to the reports of Jesus' miracles and teachings, particularly the raising of the widow's son in Nain (earlier in <a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Luke 7</a>). 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> Those who witnessed or heard about Jesus' works, contributing to the spread of His fame.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> The spread of news about Jesus underscores the importance of sharing personal testimonies of His work in our lives. Just as the news spread in Judea, our testimonies can impact those around us. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_miracles.htm">The Influence of Miracles</a> Jesus' miracles were not just acts of compassion but also served to authenticate His divine authority. We should recognize the power of God's work in our lives as a testament to His sovereignty. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The spread of news was facilitated by a community of witnesses. This highlights the importance of Christian fellowship and community in spreading the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_reach_of_the_gospel.htm">The Reach of the Gospel</a> The news spreading to surrounding regions illustrates the universal nature of the Gospel. We are called to share the message of Christ beyond our immediate circles. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The response to Jesus' works calls us to actively participate in God's mission, using our resources and opportunities to make His name known.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jesus'_promise_linked_to_heaven.htm">What is Nain's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_in_control_of_death.htm">What was Jesus' ethnicity?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_jesus_born_in_a_stable.htm">Why was Jesus born in a stable?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) This rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea.--Nain itself was in Galilee, and St. Luke apparently names Judaea, as wishing to show how far the fame of the miracle had spread. <a href="/commentaries/luke/7-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. news λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. [Jesus] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. spread ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. throughout ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Judea Ἰουδαίᾳ (Ioudaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. surrounding region. περιχώρῳ (perichōrō) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4066.htm">Strong's 4066: </a> From peri and chora; around the region, i.e. Circumjacent. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/7-17.htm">Luke 7:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 7:17 This report went out concerning him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/7-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 7:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 7:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/7-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 7:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 7:18" /></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>