Luke 2:17

Modern

After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

Traditional

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Literal

And having seen, they made known concerning the saying having been spoken to them concerning this Child.

Latin

Videntes autem cognoverunt de verbo, quod dictum erat illis de puero hoc.

Greek

English

After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 8:39
“Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.
Psalm 66:16
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.
Psalm 71:17–18
O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
Luke 2:38
Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Malachi 3:16
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
Psalm 16:9–10
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
John 1:41–46
He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).
John 4:28–29
Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people,