Luke 1

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Introduction
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1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us,1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,1 Many have attempted to write about what had taken place among us.1 Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,1 Forasmuch as many have undertaken to draw up a relation concerning the matters fully believed among us,
2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word,2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;2 They received their information from those who had been eyewitnesses and servants of God's word from the beginning, and they passed it on to us.2 even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,2 as those who from the beginning were eye-witnesses of and attendants on the Word have delivered them to us,
3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus;3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,3 I, too, have followed everything closely from the beginning. So I thought it would be a good idea to write an orderly account for Your Excellency, Theophilus.3 it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;3 it has seemed good to me also, accurately acquainted from the origin with all things, to write to thee with method, most excellent Theophilus,
4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.4 In this way you will know that what you've been told is true.4 that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.4 that thou mightest know the certainty of those things in which thou hast been instructed.
Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.5 THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.5 When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah. Zechariah's wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest, by name Zacharias, of the course of Abia, and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth.
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6 They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.6 Zechariah and Elizabeth had God's approval. They followed all the Lord's commands and regulations perfectly.6 They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.6 And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.7 Yet, they never had any children because Elizabeth couldn't become pregnant. Both of them were too old to have children.7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.7 And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
8 Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division,8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,8 Zechariah was on duty with his division of priests. As he served in God's presence,8 Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,8 And it came to pass, as he fulfilled his priestly service before God in the order of his course,
9 according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.9 According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.9 he was chosen by priestly custom to go into the Lord's temple to burn incense.9 according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.9 it fell to him by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter into the temple of the Lord to burn incense.
10 And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering.10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.10 All the people were praying outside while he was burning incense.10 The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.10 And all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense.
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11 And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense.11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.11 Then, to the right of the incense altar, an angel of the Lord appeared to him.11 An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.11 And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right of the altar of incense.
12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel, and fear gripped him.12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.12 Zechariah was troubled and overcome with fear.12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.12 And Zacharias was troubled, seeing him, and fear fell upon him.
13 But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John.13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.13 The angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son, and you will name him John.13 But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.13 But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias, because thy supplication has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
14 "You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.14 He will be your pride and joy, and many people will be glad that he was born.14 You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.14 And he shall be to thee joy and rejoicing, and many shall rejoice at his birth.
15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother's womb.15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.15 As far as the Lord is concerned, he will be a great man. He will never drink wine or any other liquor. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.15 For he shall be great before the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
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16 "And he will turn many of the sons of Israel back to the Lord their God.16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.16 He will bring many people in Israel back to the Lord their God.16 He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.16 And many of the sons of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17 "It is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, TO TURN THE HEARTS OF THE FATHERS BACK TO THE CHILDREN, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous, so as to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.17 He will go ahead of the Lord with the spirit and power that Elijah had. He will change parents' attitudes toward their children. He will change disobedient people so that they will accept the wisdom of those who have God's approval. In this way he will prepare the people for their Lord."17 He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord."17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to the thoughts of just men, to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.
18 Zacharias said to the angel, "How will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years."18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.18 Zechariah said to the angel, "What proof is there for this? I'm an old man, and my wife is beyond her childbearing years."18 Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."18 And Zacharias said to the angel, How shall I know this, for I am an old man, and my wife advanced in years?
19 The angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.19 The angel answered him, "I'm Gabriel! I stand in God's presence. God sent me to tell you this good news.19 The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.19 And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand before God, and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to bring these glad tidings to thee;
20 "And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.20 But because you didn't believe what I said, you will be unable to talk until the day this happens. Everything will come true at the right time."20 Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."20 and behold, thou shalt be silent and not able to speak, till the day in which these things shall take place, because thou hast not believed my words, the which shall be fulfilled in their time.
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21 The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah. They were amazed that he was staying in the temple so long.21 The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.21 And the people were awaiting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delaying in the temple.
22 But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute.22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.22 When he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. So they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. He motioned to them but remained unable to talk.22 When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.22 But when he came out he could not speak to them, and they recognised that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, and continued dumb.
23 When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home.23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.23 When the days of his service were over, he went home.23 It happened, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.23 And it came to pass, when the days of his service were completed, he departed to his house.
24 After these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,24 Later, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and didn't go out in public for five months. She said,24 After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,24 Now after these days, Elizabeth his wife conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
25 "This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor upon me, to take away my disgrace among men."25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.25 "The Lord has done this for me now. He has removed my public disgrace."25 "Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men."25 Thus has the Lord done to me in these days in which he looked upon me to take away my reproach among men.
Jesus’ Birth Foretold
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26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,26 Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee.26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,26 But in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent of God to a city of Galilee, of which the name was Nazareth,
27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.27 The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph. The virgin's name was Mary.27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28 And coming in, he said to her, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you."28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.28 When the angel entered her home, he greeted her and said, "You are favored by the Lord! The Lord is with you."28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!"28 And the angel came in to her, and said, Hail, thou favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women.
29 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was.29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.29 She was startled by what the angel said and tried to figure out what this greeting meant.29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.29 But she, seeing the angel, was troubled at his word, and reasoned in her mind what this salutation might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.30 The angel told her, "Don't be afraid, Mary. You have found favor with God. 30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.30 And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God;
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31 "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.31 You will become pregnant, give birth to a son, and name him Jesus.31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'31 and behold, thou shalt conceive in the womb and bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus.
32 "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:32 He will be a great man and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,32 He shall be great, and shall be called Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father;
33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end."33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.33 Your son will be king of Jacob's people forever, and his kingdom will never end."33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for the ages, and of his kingdom there shall not be an end.
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?"34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?34 Mary asked the angel, "How can this be? I've never had sexual intercourse."34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"34 But Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man?
35 The angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy child developing inside you will be called the Son of God.35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.35 And the angel answering said to her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and power of the Highest overshadow thee, wherefore the holy thing also which shall be born shall be called Son of God.
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36 "And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month.36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.36 "Elizabeth, your relative, is six months pregnant with a son in her old age. People said she couldn't have a child.36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.36 And behold, Elizabeth, thy kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her that was called barren:
37 "For nothing will be impossible with God."37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.37 But nothing is impossible for God."37 For everything spoken by God is possible."37 for nothing shall be impossible with God.
38 And Mary said, "Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.38 Mary answered, "I am the Lord's servant. Let everything you've said happen to me." Then the angel left her.38 Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.38 And Mary said, Behold the bondmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Mary Visits Elizabeth
39 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;39 Soon afterward, Mary hurried to a city in the mountain region of Judah.39 Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,39 And Mary, rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah,
40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.40 She entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth.40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.40 and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth.
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41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:41 When Elizabeth heard the greeting, she felt the baby kick. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.41 It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.41 And it came to pass, as Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,
42 And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.42 She said in a loud voice, "You are the most blessed of all women, and blessed is the child that you will have.42 She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!42 and cried out with a loud voice and said, Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed the fruit of thy womb.
43 "And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me?43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?43 I feel blessed that the mother of my Lord is visiting me.43 Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 "For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.44 As soon as I heard your greeting, I felt the baby jump for joy.44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!44 For behold, as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the babe leaped with joy in my womb.
45 "And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord."45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.45 You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep his promise to you."45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"45 And blessed is she that has believed, for there shall be a fulfilment of the things spoken to her from the Lord.
The Magnificat
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46 And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord,46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,46 Mary said, "My soul praises the Lord's greatness!46 Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.46 And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.47 My spirit finds its joy in God, my Savior,47 My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,47 and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour.
48 "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.48 because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant. "From now on, all people will call me blessed48 for he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.48 For he has looked upon the low estate of his bondmaid; for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49 "For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.49 because the Almighty has done great things to me. His name is holy.49 For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.49 For the Mighty One has done to me great things, and holy is his name;
50 "AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.50 For those who fear him, his mercy lasts throughout every generation.50 His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.50 and his mercy is to generations and generations to them that fear him.
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51 "He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.51 "He displayed his mighty power. He scattered those who think too highly of themselves.51 He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.51 He has wrought strength with his arm; he has scattered haughty ones in the thought of their heart.
52 "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble.52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.52 He pulled strong rulers from their thrones. He honored humble people.52 He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.52 He has put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly.
53 "HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS; And sent away the rich empty-handed.53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.53 He fed hungry people with good food. He sent rich people away with nothing.53 He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.53 He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent away the rich empty.
54 "He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy,54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;54 "He remembered to help his servant Israel forever.54 He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,54 He has helped Israel his servant, in order to remember mercy,
55 As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever."55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.55 This is the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and his descendants."55 As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever."55 (as he spoke to our fathers,) to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
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56 And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.56 Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her house.
John Is Born
57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son.57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.57 Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.57 But the time was fulfilled for Elizabeth that she should bring forth, and she gave birth to a son.
58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with her.58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very kind to her, and they shared her joy.58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.58 And her neighbours and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy with her, and they rejoiced with her.
59 And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zacharias, after his father.59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.59 When the child was eight days old, they went [to the temple] to circumcise him. They were going to name him Zechariah after his father.59 It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.59 And it came to pass on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called it after the name of his father, Zacharias.
60 But his mother answered and said, "No indeed; but he shall be called John."60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.60 But his mother spoke up, "Absolutely not! His name will be John."60 His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."60 And his mother answering said, No; but he shall be called John.
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61 And they said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by that name."61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.61 Their friends said to her, "But you don't have any relatives with that name."61 They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name."61 And they said to her, There is no one among thy kinsfolk who is called by this name.
62 And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.62 So they motioned to the baby's father to see what he wanted to name the child.62 They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.62 And they made signs to his father as to what he might wish it to be called.
63 And he asked for a tablet and wrote as follows, "His name is John." And they were all astonished.63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.63 Zechariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote, "His name is John." Everyone was amazed.63 He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.63 And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.
64 And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God.64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.64 Suddenly, Zechariah was able to speak, and he began to praise God.64 His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he spake, blessing God.
65 Fear came on all those living around them; and all these matters were being talked about in all the hill country of Judea.65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.65 All their neighbors were filled with awe. Throughout the mountain region of Judea, people talked about everything that had happened.65 Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.65 And fear came upon all who dwelt round about them; and in the whole hill-country of Judaea all these things were the subject of conversation.
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66 All who heard them kept them in mind, saying, "What then will this child turn out to be?" For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him.66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.66 Everyone who heard about it seriously thought it over and asked, "What does the future hold for this child?" It was clear that the Lord was with him.66 All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, "What then will this child be?" The hand of the Lord was with him.66 And all who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then will this child be? And the Lord's hand was with him.
Zacharias’s Prophecy
67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied,67 His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,67 And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
68 "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people,68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,68 "Praise the Lord God of Israel! He has come to take care of his people and to set them free.68 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and worked redemption for his people;68 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, because he has visited and wrought redemption for his people,
69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of David His servant--69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;69 He has raised up a mighty Savior for us in the family of his servant David.69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David69 and raised up a horn of deliverance for us in the house of David his servant;
70 As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old--70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:70 He made this promise through his holy prophets long ago.70 (as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began;
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71 Salvation FROM OUR ENEMIES, And FROM THE HAND OF ALL WHO HATE US;71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;71 He promised to save us from our enemies and from the power of all who hate us.71 salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;71 deliverance from our enemies and out of the hand of all who hate us;
72 To show mercy toward our fathers, And to remember His holy covenant,72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;72 He has shown his mercy to our ancestors and remembered his holy promise, 72 to show mercy towards our fathers, to remember his holy covenant,72 to fulfil mercy with our fathers and remember his holy covenant,
73 The oath which He swore to Abraham our father,73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,73 the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham.73 the oath which he spoke to Abraham, our father,73 the oath which he swore to Abraham our father,
74 To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,74 He promised to rescue us from our enemies' power so that we could serve him without fear74 to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,74 to give us, that, saved out of the hand of our enemies, we should serve him without fear
75 In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.75 by being holy and honorable as long as we live.75 In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.75 in piety and righteousness before him all our days.
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76 "And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO PREPARE HIS WAYS;76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;76 "You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way.76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;
77 To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins,77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,77 You will make his people know that they can be saved through the forgiveness of their sins.77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,77 to give knowledge of deliverance to his people by the remission of their sins
78 Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us,78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,78 A new day will dawn on us from above because our God is loving and merciful.78 because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,78 on account of the bowels of mercy of our God; wherein the dayspring from on high has visited us,
79 TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace."79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.79 He will give light to those who live in the dark and in death's shadow. He will guide us into the way of peace."79 to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace."79 to shine upon them who were sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
80 And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel.80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.80 The child John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the day he appeared to the people of Israel.80 The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.80 And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserts until the day of his shewing to Israel.
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