Bible Strands
Luke 7:18
Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John’s disciples approach him in prison after reports of Jesus’ miracles spread through Judea. They arrive to deliver a direct account of the recent events surrounding Jesus’ ministry.
The words — ἀπήγγειλαν (apēngeilan) literally means “brought word” or “reported,” while the full phrase περὶ πάντων τούτων (peri pantōn tōutōn) specifies “concerning all these things.” The grammar grounds the report in specific, recent events rather than abstract claims.
The thread — This reporting dynamic parallels John 3:26, where disciples bring news about Jesus to their master, and Matthew 11:2, where John hears of Christ’s works while imprisoned. The motif tracks how eyewitness accounts circulate to those awaiting messianic confirmation.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that factual reports of Jesus’ works naturally prompt questions about His identity. It demands honest engagement with the evidence before moving to inquiry or doubt.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
Cross-references
- John 3:26 So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
- Matthew 11:2 Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples