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<span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>That thou mayest know the certainty of those things in which thou hast been instructed.</p> <a name="5" id="5"></a><p class="hdg">The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../matthew/11.htm#7">Matthew 11:7-19</a>; <a href="../luke/7.htm#24">Luke 7:24-35</a>; <a href="../luke/16.htm#14">Luke 16:14-17</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>There was in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they both were far advanced in years.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>And it came to pass, that, while he executed the priests' office before God in the order of his course, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>According to the custom of the priests' office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>And the whole multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>But the angel said to 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. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>And thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>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 Spirit, even from his mother's womb. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>And he shall 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 make ready a people prepared for the Lord.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife far advanced in years. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>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.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>And it came to pass, that as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and secluded herself five months, saying, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.</p> <p class="hdg">The Birth of Jesus Foretold</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>And the angel came to her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>And he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Then said Mary to the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon thee, and the power of the Highest will overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>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: <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>For with God nothing will be impossible. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.</p> <p class="hdg">Mary Visits Elizabeth</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill-country with haste, into a city of Judah, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>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 Spirit. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>And she spoke with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>For lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>And blessed is she that believed that there will be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.</p> <a name="46" id="46"></a><p class="hdg">Mary's Song of Praise<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../1_samuel/2.htm">1 Samuel 2:1-11</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-49.htm"><b>49</b></a></span>For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm"><b>50</b></a></span>And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-51.htm"><b>51</b></a></span>He hath shown strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm"><b>52</b></a></span>He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-53.htm"><b>53</b></a></span>He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent away empty.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-54.htm"><b>54</b></a></span>He hath sustained his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-55.htm"><b>55</b></a></span>As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-56.htm"><b>56</b></a></span>And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.</p> <p class="hdg">The Birth of John the Baptist</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm"><b>57</b></a></span>Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-58.htm"><b>58</b></a></span>And her neighbors and her cousins heard that the Lord had shown great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-59.htm"><b>59</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-60.htm"><b>60</b></a></span>And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-61.htm"><b>61</b></a></span>And they said to her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-62.htm"><b>62</b></a></span>And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-63.htm"><b>63</b></a></span>And he asked for a writing-table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all wondered. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-64.htm"><b>64</b></a></span>And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-65.htm"><b>65</b></a></span>And fear came on all that dwelt around them; and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill-country of Judea. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-66.htm"><b>66</b></a></span>And all they that had heard them, laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.</p> <p class="hdg">Zechariah's Song</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm"><b>67</b></a></span>And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-68.htm"><b>68</b></a></span>Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-69.htm"><b>69</b></a></span>And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of his servant David:</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-70.htm"><b>70</b></a></span>As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began:</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-71.htm"><b>71</b></a></span>That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-72.htm"><b>72</b></a></span>To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant:</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-73.htm"><b>73</b></a></span>The oath which he swore to our father Abraham,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-74.htm"><b>74</b></a></span>That he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-75.htm"><b>75</b></a></span>In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm"><b>76</b></a></span>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;</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-77.htm"><b>77</b></a></span>To give knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm"><b>78</b></a></span>Through the tender mercy of our God; by which the day-spring from on high hath visited us,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-79.htm"><b>79</b></a></span>To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shades of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/1-80.htm"><b>80</b></a></span>And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Webster Bible Translation<br /><br /><a href="//bereanbible.com">Section Headings Courtesy BereanBible.com<br />© 2013, 2014 Used by Permission</a><span class="p"><br /><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../mark/16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../luke/2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpad/luke/1-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe src="//biblemenus.com/adframe120.htm" width="122" height="602" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe src="//biblemenus.com/adframebhsh.htm" width="122" height="250" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div id="bot"><div align="center" style="background-color:#F2FAFF"><br /><br /> <table align="center" width="90%" style="max-width:900px"><tr><td> <div id="rcjsload_a957f3"></div> <script type="text/javascript"> (function() { var referer="";try{if(referer=document.referrer,"undefined"==typeof referer||""==referer)throw"undefined"}catch(exception){referer=document.location.href,(""==referer||"undefined"==typeof referer)&&(referer=document.URL)}referer=referer.substr(0,700); 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