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<span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>so that you might know the exact truth about the things you have been taught. <p><b><i>Birth of John the Baptist Foretold</i></b><p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Now it came about, while he was performing his priestly service before God in the <i>appointed</i> order of his division, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>And Zacharias was troubled when he saw <i>him,</i> and fear gripped him. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>“And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>“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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>“And he will turn back many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>“And it is he who will go <i>as a forerunner</i> 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.” <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>And Zacharias said to the angel, “How shall I know this <i>for certain?</i> For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>And 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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>“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 shall be fulfilled in their proper time.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>And it came about, when the days of his priestly service were ended, that he went back home. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>And after these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant; and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>“This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked <i>with favor</i> upon <i>me,</i> to take away my disgrace among men.” <p><b><i>Jesus’ Birth Foretold</i></b><p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee, called Nazareth, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>And coming in, he said to her, “Hail, favored one! The Lord <i>is</i> with you.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>But she was greatly troubled at <i>this</i> statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>“And behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>“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; <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His kingdom will have no end.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>And Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>And 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 offspring shall be called the Son of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>“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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>“For nothing will be impossible with God.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. <p><b><i>Mary Visits Elizabeth</i></b><p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>Now at this time Mary arose and went with haste to the hill country, to a city of Judah, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>And it came about that when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>And she cried out with a loud voice, and said, “Blessed among women <i>are</i> you, and blessed <i>is</i> the fruit of your womb! <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>“And how has it <i>happened</i> to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>“For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>“And blessed <i>is</i> she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.” <p><b><i>The Magnificat</i></b><p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>And Mary said: <br> “My soul exalts the Lord, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>“For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; <br> For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-49.htm"><b>49</b></a></span>“For the Mighty One has done great things for me; <br> And holy is His name. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-50.htm"><b>50</b></a></span>“AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION <br> TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-51.htm"><b>51</b></a></span>“He has done mighty deeds with His arm; <br> He has scattered <i>those who were</i> proud in the thoughts of their heart. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-52.htm"><b>52</b></a></span>“He has brought down rulers from <i>their</i> thrones, <br> And has exalted those who were humble. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-53.htm"><b>53</b></a></span>“HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS; <br> And sent away the rich empty-handed. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-54.htm"><b>54</b></a></span>“He has given help to Israel His servant, <br> In remembrance of His mercy, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-55.htm"><b>55</b></a></span>As He spoke to our fathers, <br> To Abraham and his offspring forever.” <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-56.htm"><b>56</b></a></span>And Mary stayed with her about three months, and <i>then</i> returned to her home. <p><b><i>John Is Born</i></b><p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-57.htm"><b>57</b></a></span>Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she brought forth a son. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-58.htm"><b>58</b></a></span>And her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with her. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-59.htm"><b>59</b></a></span>And it came about that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zacharias, after his father. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-60.htm"><b>60</b></a></span>And his mother answered and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-61.htm"><b>61</b></a></span>And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-62.htm"><b>62</b></a></span>And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-63.htm"><b>63</b></a></span>And he asked for a tablet, and wrote as follows, “His name is John.” And they were all astonished. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-64.htm"><b>64</b></a></span>And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue <i>loosed,</i> and he <i>began</i> to speak in praise of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-65.htm"><b>65</b></a></span>And fear came on all those living around them; and all these matters were being talked about in all the hill country of Judea. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-66.htm"><b>66</b></a></span>And all who heard them kept them in mind, saying, “What then will this child <i>turn out to</i> be?” For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him. <p><b><i>Zacharias’ Prophecy</i></b><p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-67.htm"><b>67</b></a></span>And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-68.htm"><b>68</b></a></span>“Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord God of Israel, <br> For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-69.htm"><b>69</b></a></span>And has raised up a horn of salvation for us <br> In the house of David His servant— <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-70.htm"><b>70</b></a></span>As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old— <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-71.htm"><b>71</b></a></span>Salvation FROM OUR ENEMIES, <br> And FROM THE HAND OF ALL WHO HATE US; <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-72.htm"><b>72</b></a></span>To show mercy toward our fathers, <br> And to remember His holy covenant, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-73.htm"><b>73</b></a></span>The oath which He swore to Abraham our father, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-74.htm"><b>74</b></a></span>To grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, <br> Might serve Him without fear, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-75.htm"><b>75</b></a></span>In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-76.htm"><b>76</b></a></span>“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; <br> For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO PREPARE HIS WAYS; <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-77.htm"><b>77</b></a></span>To give to His people <i>the</i> knowledge of salvation <br> By the forgiveness of their sins, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-78.htm"><b>78</b></a></span>Because of the tender mercy of our God, <br> With which the Sunrise from on high shall visit us, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-79.htm"><b>79</b></a></span>TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, <br> To guide our feet into the way of peace.” <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/luke/1-80.htm"><b>80</b></a></span>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.</div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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