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He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.” <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> and 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 make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he will go forth 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 righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> He will also 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.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And it is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, TO TURN THE HEARTS OF FATHERS BACK TO THEIR CHILDREN, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It 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.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And 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.” <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he will go 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, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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 [which is to seek and submit to the will of God]—in order to make ready a people [perfectly] prepared [spiritually and morally] for the Lord.” <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And he will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He will go ahead of the Lord with the same power and spirit that Elijah had. And because of John, parents will be more thoughtful of their children. And people who now disobey God will begin to think as they ought to. This is how John will get people ready for the Lord. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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." <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> He will go ahead of the Lord, strong and mighty like the prophet Elijah. He will bring fathers and children together again; he will turn disobedient people back to the way of thinking of the righteous; he will get the Lord's people ready for him." <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> He is the one who will go before the Lord with the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and to prepare the people to be ready for the Lord." <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous?to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.? <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And he will go as forerunner before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him." <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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 make ready a people prepared for the Lord." <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord." <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he will go before Him, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to the wisdom of righteous ones, to make ready for the LORD, a people prepared.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he will go forth 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 righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he shall go before Him, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn hearts of fathers unto children, and disobedient ones to the wisdom of righteous ones, to make ready for the Lord, a people prepared.' <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he shall come before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn back the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the intelligence of the just; to prepare a people having been put in order for the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias; that he may turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and the incredulous to the wisdom of the just, to prepare unto the Lord a perfect people. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he will go before him with the spirit and power of Elijah, so that he may turn the hearts of the fathers to the sons, and the incredulous to the prudence of the just, so as to prepare for the Lord a completed people.” <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he will go before them with the spirit and the power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and those who are disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous; and he will prepare a true people for the Lord. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And he will go before him in the spirit and in the power of Elijah The Prophet to turn the heart of The fathers to the children and those who do not have faith to the knowledge of The Just One and he will prepare a perfect people for THE LORD JEHOVAH.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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, by the wisdom of the just, in order to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And 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 unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he shall go forth before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the hearts of fathers with their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people ready for the Lord.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he shall march before him, in the spirit and power of Elias, to reconcile parents and children together, and the unruly to the practice of justice, that the people may be duly dispos'd to receive the Lord. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord." <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared. <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to prepare for the Lord a people well-disposed. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=130" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Gabriel Foretells John's Birth</a> …16Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God. 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/4281.htm" title="4281: proeleusetai (V-FIM-3S) -- To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede.">will go on</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">the spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2243.htm" title="2243: Ēliou (N-GMS) -- Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.">of Elijah,</a> <a href="/greek/1994.htm" title="1994: epistrepsai (V-ANA) -- From epi and strepho; to revert.">to turn</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-AFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">the hearts</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: paterōn (N-GMP) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">of the fathers</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: tekna (N-ANP) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">their children</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/545.htm" title="545: apeitheis (Adj-AMP) -- Unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be persuaded. Unpersuadable, i.e. Contumacious.">the disobedient</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5428.htm" title="5428: phronēsei (N-DFS) -- From phroneo; mental action or activity, i.e. Intellectual or moral insight.">the wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">of the righteous—</a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: hetoimasai (V-ANA) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">to make ready</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">a people</a> <a href="/greek/2680.htm" title="2680: kateskeuasmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create.">prepared</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">for the Lord.”</a> 18“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/matthew/17-10.htm">Matthew 17:10-13</a> The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” ... <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/john/1-23.htm">John 1:23</a> John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/john/1-21.htm">John 1:21</a> “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1-2</a> In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-3</a> As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Matthew 14:2</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.before.<a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Luke 1:16</a> And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.<a href="/john/1-13.htm">John 1:13,23-30,34</a> Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God… <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28</a> Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.in.<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5,6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: … <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.<a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Matthew 17:11,12</a> And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things… power.<a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a> And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.<a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">1 Kings 18:18</a> And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim.<a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20</a> And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.Elijah.<a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Matthew 3:4,7-12</a> And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey… <a href="/matthew/14-4.htm">Matthew 14:4</a> For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.turn.<a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Luke 3:7-14</a> Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? … <a href="/malachi/4-6.htm">Malachi 4:6</a> And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. THE END OF THE PROPHETS.and the.<a href="/isaiah/29-24.htm">Isaiah 29:24</a> They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/12-3.htm">Attitude</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Face</a> <a href="/mark/13-12.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Forerunner</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/mark/15-28.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Perfectly</a> <a href="/mark/14-62.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/14-16.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/luke/1-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/hosea/6-8.htm">Wrongdoers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/4-23.htm">Attitude</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/1-36.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/1-55.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/john/3-28.htm">Forerunner</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/john/8-55.htm">Perfectly</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/2-31.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/1-75.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/luke/5-23.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/luke/1-25.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/luke/13-27.htm">Wrongdoers</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And he will go on before the Lord This phrase refers to John the Baptist, who is prophesied to precede the coming of the Messiah. The role of going "before the Lord" indicates a forerunner or herald, similar to how ancient kings would have messengers announce their arrival. This aligns with the prophecy in <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, where a messenger is sent to prepare the way for the Lord.in the spirit and power of Elijah Elijah was a prophet known for his boldness and miraculous deeds, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/17.htm">1 Kings 17-19</a>. The reference to Elijah here is not about a literal reincarnation but rather that John the Baptist would embody the same prophetic spirit and power. This connection is significant because Elijah was expected to return before the "great and dreadful day of the Lord" (<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>), and John fulfills this role symbolically.to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children This phrase emphasizes reconciliation and restoration of relationships, a theme central to the message of repentance that John the Baptist preached. It echoes <a href="/malachi/4-6.htm">Malachi 4:6</a>, which speaks of turning the hearts of fathers to their children, symbolizing a return to righteous living and covenant faithfulness.and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous John's mission included calling people to repentance, turning them from disobedience to a life aligned with God's wisdom. This transformation is a hallmark of true repentance, where individuals abandon sinful ways and embrace the teachings and lifestyle of the righteous, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, which highlights the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom.to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. The ultimate goal of John's ministry was to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. This preparation involved spiritual readiness, repentance, and a return to God. The concept of preparation is akin to <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>, which speaks of preparing the way for the Lord, making straight paths for Him, indicating a call to holiness and readiness for the Messiah's arrival.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The verse refers to John the Baptist, who is prophesied to come in the spirit and power of Elijah. His role is to prepare the way for Jesus Christ by calling people to repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> An Old Testament prophet known for his powerful ministry and miracles. Elijah's spirit and power are symbolic of John's mission to call people back to God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, before whom John the Baptist will go to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fathers_and_children.htm">Fathers and Children</a> Symbolic of restoring relationships and turning hearts back to God, emphasizing reconciliation and unity within families. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disobedient_and_the_righteous.htm">The Disobedient and the Righteous</a> Represents the transformation from disobedience to living in accordance with God's wisdom and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_and_power_of_elijah.htm">The Spirit and Power of Elijah</a> John the Baptist's ministry was marked by boldness and a call to repentance, much like Elijah's. We are called to live with the same boldness in our faith, standing firm in truth and righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/turning_hearts.htm">Turning Hearts</a> The restoration of relationships is a key aspect of God's kingdom. We should seek reconciliation in our families and communities, turning our hearts towards one another in love and understanding. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_of_the_righteous.htm">Wisdom of the Righteous</a> True wisdom comes from living in accordance with God's word. We are encouraged to seek this wisdom and apply it in our daily lives, moving from disobedience to righteousness. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_lord.htm">Preparation for the Lord</a> Just as John prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts and lives for Christ's return. This involves repentance, faith, and living a life that reflects His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_reincarnation.htm">What is the Bible's stance on reincarnation?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_john_deny_being_elijah.htm">If Elijah is supposed to return (Malachi 4:5), why does the New Testament imply John the Baptist’s role was that of Elijah, yet he denies being Elijah in John 1:21? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_'the_great_and_dreadful_day'.htm">What is "The Great and Dreadful Day"?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_undergo_baptism_by_john.htm">Why did Jesus undergo baptism by John?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) To the wisdom of the just.--The margin, by the wisdom, is undoubtedly the right rendering.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - In the spirit and power of Elias. There was a confident hope among the Jews, dating frown the days of the prophecy of Malachi, some four hundred years before the vision of Zacharias, that the days of Messiah would be heralded by an appearance of the Prophet Elijah. The selfsame expectation is still cherished by every pious Jew. To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just. The usual explanation of these words of the angel, who uses here the language of Malachi (<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5, 6</a>), is that the result of the preaching of this new prophet, who is about to be raised up, will be to restore harmony to the broken and disturbed family life of Israel, whereas now the home life of the chosen race was split up - the fathers, perhaps, siding with the foreign or Roman faction, as represented by Herod and his friends; the sons, on the other hand, being Zealots attached to the national party, bitterly hostile to the Herodians. So also in one house some would belong to the Pharisee, others to the Sadducee, sect. These fatal divisions would, in many cases, be healed by the influence of the coming one. There is, however, another interpretation far deeper and more satisfactory; for nothing in the preaching of the Baptist, as far as we are aware, bore specially on the domestic dissensions of the people; it had a much wider range. The true sense of the angel's words here should be gathered from prophetic passages such as <a href="/isaiah/29-22.htm">Isaiah 29:22, 23</a>, "Jacob shall no more be ashamed, neither shall his face wax pale, when he seeth (בִרְאֹתו כִּי) his children become the work of my hands;" <a href="/isaiah/63-16.htm">Isaiah 63:16</a>, "Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer!" -The patriarchs, the fathers of Israel, beholding from their abodes of rest the works and days of their degenerate children, mourned over their fall, and, to use earthly language, "were ashamed" of the conduct of their unworthy descendants. These would be glad and rejoice over the result of the preaching of the coming prophet. Godct well sums up the angel's words: "It will be John's mission then to reconstitute the moral unity of the people by restoring the broken relation between the patriarchs and their degenerate descendants." <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will go on προελεύσεται (proeleusetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4281.htm">Strong's 4281: </a> To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. [the Lord] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] spirit πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. power δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. of Elijah, Ἠλίου (Ēliou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2243.htm">Strong's 2243: </a> Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite. to turn ἐπιστρέψαι (epistrepsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1994.htm">Strong's 1994: </a> From epi and strepho; to revert. [the] hearts καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. of [the] fathers πατέρων (paterōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [their] children, τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] disobedient ἀπειθεῖς (apeitheis) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_545.htm">Strong's 545: </a> Unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be persuaded. Unpersuadable, i.e. Contumacious. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] wisdom φρονήσει (phronēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5428.htm">Strong's 5428: </a> From phroneo; mental action or activity, i.e. Intellectual or moral insight. of [the] righteous— δικαίων (dikaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. to make ready ἑτοιμάσαι (hetoimasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. a people λαὸν (laon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. prepared κατεσκευασμένον (kateskeuasmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2680.htm">Strong's 2680: </a> From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create. for [the] Lord.? Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:17 He will go before him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:18" /></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="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>