New International Version When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, New Living Translation After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. English Standard Version And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. Berean Standard Bible After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him. Berean Literal Bible And having seen, they made known concerning the saying having been spoken to them concerning this Child. King James Bible And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. New King James Version Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. New American Standard Bible When they had seen Him, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. NASB 1995 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. NASB 1977 And when they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. Legacy Standard Bible And when they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. Amplified Bible And when they had seen this, they made known what had been told them about this Child, Berean Annotated Bible After they had seen the Child, they spread the message {rhēmatos} they had received about Him. Christian Standard Bible After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, Holman Christian Standard Bible After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, American Standard Version And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child. Contemporary English Version When the shepherds saw Jesus, they told his parents what the angel had said about him. English Revised Version And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child. GOD'S WORD® Translation When they saw the child, they repeated what they had been told about him. Good News Translation When the shepherds saw him, they told them what the angel had said about the child. International Standard Version When they saw this, they repeated what they had been told about this child. NET Bible When they saw him, they related what they had been told about this child, New Heart English Bible When they saw it, they made known the saying which was spoken to them about this child. Webster's Bible Translation And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Weymouth New Testament And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter they had seen the Child, they spread widely the message they had received about Him. World English Bible When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the Child. Berean Literal Bible And having seen, they made known concerning the saying having been spoken to them concerning this Child. Young's Literal Translation and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child. Smith's Literal Translation And having seen, they made known concerning the word spoken to them about the child. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy. New American Bible When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. New Revised Standard Version When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen they saw it, they made known the word which was spoken to them concerning the boy. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And when they had seen, they made known the words that had been spoken with them about The Boy.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd after they had seen it, they made known every where the words that had been spoken to them of this child. Godbey New Testament And seeing, they made known concerning the word which was spoken to them about this little child. Haweis New Testament and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child. Mace New Testament when they had seen him, they divulged what the angel had told them concerning this child. Weymouth New Testament And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him; Worrell New Testament And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. Worsley New Testament and when they had seen it, they divulged what had been told them concerning this child: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Shepherds and the Angels…16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. 17After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him. 18And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.… Cross References After they had seen the Child, Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 1 John 1:1-2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. they spread the message Luke 8:39 “Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him. Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. Acts 4:20 For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” they had received about Him. 1 Corinthians 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, Hebrews 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. Matthew 2:17-18 Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. John 4:28-29 Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Romans 10:14-15 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Treasury of Scripture And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Luke 2:38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Luke 8:39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. Psalm 16:9,10 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope… Jump to Previous Abroad Account Child Country Spread Statement Widely WordJump to Next Abroad Account Child Country Spread Statement Widely WordLuke 2 1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6. The nativity of Jesus. 8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. 15. The shepherds glorify God. 21. Jesus is circumcised. 22. Mary purified. 25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus, 39. who increases in wisdom, 41. questions in the temple with the teachers, 51. and is obedient to his parents. After they had seen the Child, After they had seen the Child, the shepherds became the first witnesses to proclaim that the promised Savior had been born. Mat 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child… they spread the message They did not keep the angel’s announcement to themselves. After seeing the Child, they told others what they had been told concerning Him. Their report proclaimed that God had fulfilled His promise by sending the promised Savior. Luk 8:39 Return home and describe how much God has done… they had received about Him. The message declared that the newborn Jesus was Savior, Christ, and Lord. The shepherds’ testimony began the public witness to His identity and mission, announcing that God’s salvation had come through the child born in Bethlehem. 1Co 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you:… Persons / Places / Events 1. ShepherdsHumble and lowly individuals who were the first to receive the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth. They represent the common people and God's outreach to all humanity. 2. Jesus (the Child) The central figure of the Gospel, whose birth is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the hope of salvation for mankind. 3. Angels Heavenly messengers who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, signifying divine intervention and the importance of the event. 4. Bethlehem The prophesied birthplace of the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecy in Micah 5:2, and the setting for the nativity account. 5. The Message The good news of Jesus' birth, which the shepherds were entrusted to share, highlighting the role of believers as messengers of the Gospel. Teaching Points The Role of WitnessesJust as the shepherds shared the news of Jesus' birth, believers today are called to be witnesses of Christ's work in their lives. The Importance of Immediate Obedience The shepherds did not delay in spreading the word. We should also act promptly when God calls us to share His message. God's Use of the Humble God chose shepherds, not kings, to announce the birth of Jesus, reminding us that God often uses the humble and lowly to accomplish His purposes. The Power of Personal Testimony The shepherds' testimony was based on their personal encounter with Jesus. Our personal experiences with Christ can be powerful tools for evangelism. Joy in Sharing the Gospel The shepherds' joy in sharing the news of Jesus' birth should inspire us to find joy in sharing the Gospel with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:17?2. How can we emulate the shepherds' actions in Luke 2:17 in our lives? 3. Why is it important to "spread the word" about Jesus' birth today? 4. How does Luke 2:17 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. What obstacles might we face when sharing the message of Jesus like the shepherds? 6. How can we ensure our testimony about Jesus is effective and sincere? 7. How does Luke 2:17 support the historical accuracy of the Nativity story? 8. What archaeological evidence exists to corroborate the events described in Luke 2:17? 9. How does Luke 2:17 reflect the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2? (17) They made known abroad . . .--The fact must be borne in mind, as tending to the agitation which reached its height on the arrival of the Magi in Jerusalem. (See Note on Matthew 2:3.)Verse 17. - And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this Child. Thus these men, at the bottom of the social scale in Israel, were chosen as the first preachers of the new-born King. Gradually the strange story got noised abroad in the city. The vision of Zacharias, the story of Mary, the two strange births, the marvellous experience of the shepherds. Following upon all this was the arrival of the Magi, and their inquiries after a new-born Messiah, whom they had been directed by no earthly voices to seek after in the neighborhood of Jerusalem. It was then that the jealous fears of Herod were in good earnest aroused, and the result was that he gave immediate directions for the massacre of the innocents in Bethlehem, of which St. Matthew writes. Luke 2:17 shows how a simple, firsthand encounter with the incarnate Christ turns ordinary people into joyful heralds. The shepherds saw, believed, and immediately told others exactly what God had told them: the long-promised Savior had arrived. Their example encourages every believer to treasure personal experience with Jesus and to share the unaltered, hope-filled message of His birth, salvation, and lordship. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [After]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they had seen [the Child], ἰδόντες (idontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. they spread ἐγνώρισαν (egnōrisan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1107: To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. message ῥήματος (rhēmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. they had received λαληθέντος (lalēthentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. about περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. [Him]. παιδίου (paidiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. 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