And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.
Parallel translations
- WEB This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea, and in all the surrounding region.
- KJV And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.
- NKJV And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region.
- NASB And this report about Him spread throughout Judea and in all the surrounding region.
- NLT And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding countryside.
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Quick answer
News of this miracle spreads throughout Judea and the surrounding region. Jesus' fame grows as reports of His power circulate widely.
Overview
The widespread report sets the stage for the next account, as even John the Baptist hears of Jesus' works. The spreading news shows the public, verifiable nature of His ministry. Such testimony invites all who hear to consider who Jesus is, pointing them toward faith in the One whose deeds confirm His identity.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Mark 6:14Now 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.”
- Mark 1:28And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee.
- Matt 9:31But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.
- Matt 9:26And the news about this spread throughout that region.
- Matt 4:24News 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.
- Luke 7:14Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!”
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Luke shows Jesus the Savior for all — outsiders, the poor, the nations — the one who, on the Emmaus road, opened all the Scriptures to show they were about himself.
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