Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,
Luke 1:65 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) Then all those who lived in the area became afraid; and people were talking about all these things throughout the entire hill country of Judea. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judæa. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And awe and reverential fear came on all their neighbors; and all these things were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. American Standard Version (1901) And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judæa. Common English Bible All their neighbors were filled with awe, and everyone throughout the Judean highlands talked about what had happened. Catholic Public Domain Version And fear fell upon all of their neighbors. And all these words were made known throughout all the hill country of Judea. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And fear came upon all their neighbours; and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. |
Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,
About that time Mary made a hurried trip to a Judean town in the hill country. [Note: This was the same province in which Jerusalem was located].
And everyone was filled with amazement; they gave honor to God and were overwhelmed with reverence, saying, “We have seen incredible things today.”
Then everyone was gripped with fear and gave honor to God, saying, “[Surely] a great prophet has arisen among us and God’s [presence] has come to His people.”
When this incident became known to all of the Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] who lived in Ephesus, they became fearful and the name of the Lord Jesus was regarded with honor.
Everyone [who saw this happen] was filled with awe at the many miracles and [supernatural] signs performed by the apostles.
So, the whole church and everyone else who heard about these things were filled with great fear.
When Ananias heard these words he fell dead [instantly] and his spirit left his body, [causing] everyone who heard [about it] to be gripped with fear.
And after three and a half days, God breathed life into them and they stood up on their feet, and the people who saw them became terrified.