1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 1 , Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,
1:2 even as they delivered them unto us, who from the beginning wer eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 2 , even as they delivered them unto us, who from the beginning wer eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,
1:3 it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 3 , it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;
1:4 that thou mightest know the certainty concerning the things wherein thou wast instructed.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 4 , that thou mightest know the certainty concerning the things wherein thou wast instructed.
1:5 There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah: and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 5 , There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah: and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 6 , And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
1:7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were `now' well stricken in years.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 7 , And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were `now' well stricken in years.
1:8 Now it came to pass, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 8 , Now it came to pass, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,
1:9 according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 9 , according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
1:10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 10 , And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense.
1:11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of altar of incense.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 11 , And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of altar of incense.
1:12 And Zacharias was troubled when he saw `him', and fear fell upon him.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 12 , And Zacharias was troubled when he saw `him', and fear fell upon him.
1:13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 13 , But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
1:14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 14 , And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
1:15 For he shall be great in the sight of 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.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 15 , For he shall be great in the sight of 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.
1:16 And many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 16 , And many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God.
1:17 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'.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 17 , 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'.
1:18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 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.
1:19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 19 , And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
1:20 And behold, thou shalt be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 20 , And behold, thou shalt be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
1:21 And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 21 , And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.
1:22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he continued making signs unto them, and remained dumb.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 22 , And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he continued making signs unto them, and remained dumb.
1:23 And it came to pass, when the days of his ministration were fulfilled, he departed unto his house.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 23 , And it came to pass, when the days of his ministration were fulfilled, he departed unto his house.
1:24 And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 24 , And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,
1:25 Thus hath the Lord done unto me in the days wherein he looked upon `me', to take away my reproach among men.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 25 , Thus hath the Lord done unto me in the days wherein he looked upon `me', to take away my reproach among men.
1:26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 26 , Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
1:27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 27 , to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
1:28 And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord `is' with thee.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 28 , And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord `is' with thee.
1:29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 29 , But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.
1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 30 , And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
1:31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 31 , And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 32 , He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
1:33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 33 , and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
1:34 And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 34 , And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 35 , And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.
1:36 And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 36 , And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that was called barren.
1:37 For no word from God shall be void of power.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 37 , For no word from God shall be void of power.
1:38 And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 38 , And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
1:39 And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 39 , And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;
1:40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 40 , and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.
1:41 And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 41 , And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;
1:42 and she lifted up her voice with a loud cry, and said, Blessed `art' thou among women, and blessed `is' the fruit of thy womb.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 42 , and she lifted up her voice with a loud cry, and said, Blessed `art' thou among women, and blessed `is' the fruit of thy womb.
1:43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 43 , And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?
1:44 For behold, when the voice of thy salutation came into mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 44 , For behold, when the voice of thy salutation came into mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
1:45 And blessed `is' she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 45 , And blessed `is' she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.
1:46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 46 , And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 47 , And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
1:48 For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 48 , For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
1:49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 49 , For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.
1:50 And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 50 , And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.
1:51 He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 51 , He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
1:52 He hath put down princes from `their' thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 52 , He hath put down princes from `their' thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.
1:53 The hungry he hath filled with good things; And the rich he hath sent empty away.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 53 , The hungry he hath filled with good things; And the rich he hath sent empty away.
1:54 He hath given help to Israel his servant, That he might remember mercy
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 54 , He hath given help to Israel his servant, That he might remember mercy
1:55 (As he spake unto our fathers) Toward Abraham and his seed for ever.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 55 , (As he spake unto our fathers) Toward Abraham and his seed for ever.
1:56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 56 , And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.
1:57 Now Elisabeth's time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 57 , Now Elisabeth's time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
1:58 And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 58 , And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.
1:59 And it came to pass on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 59 , And it came to pass on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.
1:60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 60 , And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
1:61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 61 , And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
1:62 And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 62 , And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
1:63 And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 63 , And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
1:64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue `loosed', and he spake, blessing God.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 64 , And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue `loosed', and he spake, blessing God.
1:65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 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.
1:66 And all that heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 66 , And all that heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.
1:67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 67 , And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
1:68 Blessed `be' the Lord, the God of Israel; For he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 68 , Blessed `be' the Lord, the God of Israel; For he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people,
1:69 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 69 , And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David
1:70 (As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets that have been from of old),
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 70 , (As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets that have been from of old),
1:71 Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 71 , Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
1:72 To show mercy towards, our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 72 , To show mercy towards, our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;
1:73 The oath which he spake unto Abraham our father,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 73 , The oath which he spake unto Abraham our father,
1:74 To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 74 , To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear,
1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 75 , In holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
1:76 Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 76 , Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;
1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people In the remission of their sins,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 77 , To give knowledge of salvation unto his people In the remission of their sins,
1:78 Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 78 , Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,
1:79 To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 79 , To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace.
1:80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.
The ASV Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 80 , And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.
