Luke 7:16 bbe — And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to h…

Bible in Basic English

"And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to his people."

— Luke 7:16, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 7 — Context

13

And when the Lord saw her, he had pity on her and said to her, Be not sad.

14

And he came near, and put his hand on the stretcher where the dead man was: and those who were moving it came to a stop. And he said, Young man, I say to you, Get up.

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And the dead man got up, and words came from his lips. And he gave him to his mother.

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And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to his people.

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And this story about him went through all Judaea and the places round about.

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And the disciples of John gave him an account of all these things.

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Then John sent two of his disciples to the Lord, saying, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?

Luke 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:16 say?
Luke 7:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to his people.”
Where is Luke 7:16 in the Bible?
Luke 7:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read Luke 7:16 in?
Luke 7:16 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 7:16?
Luke 7:16 reads (BBE): “And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to his people.” 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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