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

15And when the angels departed from them into the heavens, the shepherds were saying to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened which Adonai has made known to us!” 16So they hurried off and found Miriam and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the word that had been spoken to them concerning this Child. 18And all those who heard were amazed at the things the shepherds told them. 19But Miriam 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

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 up at that very instant, she began praising God and speaking about the Child to all those waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
• Luke 8:39“Return to your home, and describe all that God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole town all that Yeshua had done for him.
• Psalms 16:9So my heart is glad and my soul rejoices. My body also rests secure.
• Psalms 66:16Come and listen, all you who fear God. I will tell what He has done for my soul.
• Psalms 71:17God, You taught me from my youth, and I still keep declaring Your wonders.
• Malachi 3:16Then those who revere Adonai spoke with each other, and Adonai took notice and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written before Him, for those who revere Adonai, even those who esteem His Name.
• John 1:41First he finds his own brother Simon and tells him, “We’ve found the Messiah!” (which is translated Anointed One).
• John 4:28So the woman left her water jar and went back to the town. She tells the people,

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
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• 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