KJV ORIGINAL
And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Word about Jesus spread like wildfire throughout all of Judea and the surrounding areas.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Good news travels fast, Jesus's reputation was spreading everywhere.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse follows Jesus' miraculous raising of a widow's son in the town of Nain, which was a powerful demonstration of His authority over death. This event occurred during Jesus' early ministry in Galilee, a time when His teachings and miracles were drawing crowds and fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. As a result, the news of His actions spread rapidly, reflecting the growing excitement and scrutiny in Jewish society under Roman rule.
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