Luke 7:16 web — Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited his…

World English Bible

"Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited his people!""

— Luke 7:16, World English Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

13

When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, "Don't cry."

14

He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!"

15

He who was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.

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Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited his people!"

17

This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea, and in all the surrounding region.

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The disciples of John told him about all these things.

19

John, calling to himself two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?"

Luke 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:16 say?
Luke 7:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited 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 (WEB): “Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited 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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