## fear overcame all of them ##

This could be translated as "fear took everyone" or "they were all filled with fear."

## A great prophet ##

They were referring to Jesus, not to some unidentified prophet. It could be translated as "This great prophet."

## has been raised among us ##

"has come to be with us" or "has appeared to us" or "we have seen"

## looked upon ##

"cared for"

## this report ##

"this word" or "this message" or "this news"

## went forth ##

"went out" or "was spread"

## This report about him went forth ##

This could also be translated as "People spread this report about Jesus" or "People told others this report about Jesus." "This report" refers to the things people were saying in verse 16.