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Awe, Not Terror
When the crowd felt "fear," commentators clarify this wasn't fright but a profound sense of awe and reverence. They recognized they were in the presence of divine power. Scholars like John Calvin note this is a godly fear that leads to humility and worship, not the terror that causes unbelievers to tremble.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:16
18th Century
Theologian
Came a fear on all. This meant an awe or solemnity at the presence of one who had power to raise the dead, and at the miracle that had bee…
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:16
Fear seized all (ελαβεν δε φοβος παντας). Aorist active indicative. At once.
They glorified God (εδοξαζον …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:16
19th Century
Bishop
A great prophet.—This, we must remember, was the first instance of our Lord’s power being exercised to raise the dead, with the ra…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:16
Once more Luke records the response of the people, noting that they “praised” (GK 1519) God (cf. 5:26; 18:43; 23:47). They recognized in Jesus a pr…
John Calvin
On Luke 7:16
16th Century
Theologian
And fear seized all. A sense of the divine presence must have brought fear along with it, but there is a difference between the k…
John Gill
On Luke 7:16
17th Century
Pastor
And there came a fear on all
That were there present, and heard, and saw what was done. Not a fear of dread, and ter…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:11–18
17th Century
Minister
When the Lord saw the poor widow following her son to the grave, he had compassion on her. See Christ's power over death itself.
The gospel …