Luke 1:65

And there came a great fear upon all in the neighborhood; and throughout the hill country of Judea all these sayings were much talked about.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

In Context

64Every one was surprised, and at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God.

66All the story laid it up in their hearts, saying "What, then, will this child be?" For the Lord’s hands was with him.

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Cross References

Luke 2:18And all who heard it were astonished at the things which were told to them by the shepherds.

Acts 2:43And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were wrought by the apostles.

Acts 5:11And great fear fell on all the church and upon all who had heard it.

Revelation 11:11And after three days and a half the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon them.

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:58-67

The Birth of John the Baptist. 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that… Read the whole commentary →

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