Luke 2:17

Luke 2:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
• New International Version (NIV)When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,
• English Standard Version (ESV)And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.

Context of Luke 2:17

15When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” 16So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. 18And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

Luke 2:17 word by word

ἰδόντες δὲ ἐγνώρισαν περὶ τοῦ ῥήματος τοῦ λαληθέντος αὐτοῖς περὶ τοῦ παιδίου τούτου.Read the interlinear

• When they had seenὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• this, they madeγνωρίζωgnōrizō · to make knownG1107
• the statementῥῆμαrhēma · declarationG4487
• which had been toldλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• them aboutπερίperi · aboutG4012
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• Childπαιδίονpaidion · childG3813

Cross-references for Luke 2:17

• Luke 2:38At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
• Luke 8:39“Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
• Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.
• Psalms 66:16Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul.
• Psalms 71:17O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.
• Malachi 3:16Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name.
• John 1:41He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated means Christ).
• John 4:28So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city and said to the men,

Commentaries on Luke 2:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17They made known abroad the saying - These shepherds were the first preachers of the Gospel of Christ: and what was their text? Why, Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace and good will among men. This is the elegant and energetic saying which comprises the sum and substance of the Gospel of God. This, and this only, is the message which all Christ's true pastors or shepherds bring to men. He who, while he professes the religion of Christ…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17When they had see it - When they had satisfied themselves of the truth of the coming of the Messiah, and had ascertained that they could not have been mistaken in the appearance of the angels. There was evidence enough to satisfy “them” that what the angels said was true, or they would not have gone to Bethlehem. Having seen the child themselves, they had now evidence that would satisfy others; and accordingly they became the first preachers of the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-20Verses 8-20 Angels were heralds of the new-born Saviour, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were in the business of their calling, keeping watch over their flock. We are not out of the way of Divine visits, when we are employed in an honest calling, and abide with God in it. Let God have the honour of this work; Glory to God in the highest. God's good-will to men, manifested in sending the Messiah, redounds to…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. made known abroad--before their return (Lu 2:20), and thus were the first evangelists [Bengel].Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 2:17

• Jesus, the Christ
• Mary
• Shepherd
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Consolation
• Decree
• Depart
• Devout
• Glory
• Inn
• Jesus
• Lighten
• Pair
• Ponder

Commentaries on Luke 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings