Luke 1:65

All their neighbours were awe-struck at this; and throughout the hill-country of Judea the whole story was much talked about;

Twentieth Century 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

64and immediately Zechariah recovered his voice and the use of his tongue, and began to bless God.

66and all who heard it kept it in mind, asking one another — “What can this child be destined to become?” For the Power of the Lord was with him.

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Cross References

Luke 2:18All who heard the shepherds were astonished at their story,

Acts 2:43A deep impression was made upon every one, and many wonders and signs were done at the hands of the Apostles.

Acts 5:11The whole Church and all who heard of these events were appalled.

Revelation 11:11After three days and a half ‘the life-giving breath of God entered these men, and they stood up upon their feet,’ and a great terror took possession of those who were watching 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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