Luke 1:65 web — Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Jude…

World English Bible

"Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea."

— Luke 1:65, World English Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

62

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

63

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.

64

His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

65

Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.

66

All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, "What then will this child be?" The hand of the Lord was with him.

67

His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

68

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and worked redemption for his people;

Luke 1:65 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:65 say?
Luke 1:65 in the World English Bible reads: “Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.”
Where is Luke 1:65 in the Bible?
Luke 1:65 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 65.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:65.
What translation should I read Luke 1:65 in?
Luke 1:65 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:65?
Luke 1:65 reads (WEB): “Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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