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 Living Translation (NLT)After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.

Context of Luke 2:17

15So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things and pondered 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• when they had seenὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• they made knownδιαγνωρίζωdiagnōrizō · to reportG1232
• abroadπερίperi · aboutG4012
• the sayingῥῆμαrhēma · declarationG4487
• which was toldλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• childπαιδίονpaidion · childG3813

Cross-references for Luke 2:17

• Luke 2:38And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
• Luke 8:39“Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed 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 rest in hope.
• Psalms 66:16Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul.
• Psalms 71:17O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works.
• Malachi 3:16Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, And the Lord listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the Lord And who meditate on His name.
• John 1:41He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ).
• John 4:28The woman then left her waterpot, went her way 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

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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