Luke 24:19 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁹ And He replied, “What things?” And they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus, from Nazareth, who was a prophet speaking powerful words and performing powerful deeds in front of God and all the people.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ And He said to them, What [kind of] things? And they said to Him, About Jesus of Nazareth, Who was a Prophet mighty in work and word before God and all the people–

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

Common English Bible

¹⁹ He said to them, “What things?” They said to him, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth. Because of his powerful deeds and words, he was recognized by God and all the people as a prophet.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ And he said to them, "What things?" And they said, "About Jesus of Nazareth, who was a noble prophet, powerful in works and in words, before God and all the people.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁹ To whom he said: What things? And they said: Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, mighty in work and word before God and all the people;

Luke 24:19 Cross References

Matthew 21:11

The crowds answered, “He is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Mark 1:24

“What business do we have with you, Jesus from Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are; [you are] God’s Holy One.”

Luke 24:18

Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered Jesus, “Are you the only visitor in Jerusalem who does not know what all happened there the past few days?”

Luke 7:16

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.”

John 3:2

This man went to Jesus one night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we [i.e., speaking of himself and other Jewish leaders] know that you are a Teacher sent from God, for no one could perform these [miraculous] signs that you are doing unless God were with Him.”

John 4:19

[Then] the woman said to Jesus, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.

John 6:14

So, when the people saw the [miraculous] sign that Jesus had performed [i.e., the feeding of the large crowd with such a small amount of food], they said, “Truly, this is the prophet who was to come into the world.” [Note: This was probably a reference to the promise made in Deut. 18:15-19].

John 7:52

They answered him, “Are you from Galilee, too? Search [the Scriptures], and you will see that no prophet will come from Galilee.” [Note: They were probably referring to “the prophet” predicted to come by Moses. Deut. 18:15].

Acts 10:38

This message was about Jesus from Nazareth and how God specially chose Him [and signified it] by giving Him the Holy Spirit and power. He traveled all over doing good [for people] and healing everyone who was [being] oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

Acts 2:22

“You people of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus from Nazareth was a man whom God [demonstrated] His approval of by powerful deeds, miracles and [supernatural] signs which He accomplished through Jesus in your very presence --- and you all know this!

Acts 7:22

Now Moses was educated according to all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became an accomplished speaker and an effective leader.