1:1 Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 1 , Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,
1:2 even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 2 , even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us,
1:3 it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;
The WEB 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 to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;
1:4 that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 4 , that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.
1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 5 , There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
1:6 They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 6 , They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
1:7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 7 , But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.
1:8 Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 8 , Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,
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 WEB 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 The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 10 , The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
1:11 An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 11 , An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
1:12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 12 , Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
1:13 But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 13 , But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
1:14 You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 14 , You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
1:15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 15 , For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
1:16 He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 16 , He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.
1:17 He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 17 , He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
1:18 Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 18 , Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."
1:19 The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 19 , The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
1:20 Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 20 , Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
1:21 The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 21 , The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
1:22 When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 22 , When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.
1:23 It happened, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 23 , It happened, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.
1:24 After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 24 , After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
1:25 "Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 25 , "Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men."
1:26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 26 , Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
1:27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 27 , to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
1:28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!"
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 28 , Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!"
1:29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 29 , But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
1:30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 30 , The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
1:31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 31 , Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
1:32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 32 , He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
1:33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 33 , and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
1:34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 34 , Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
1:35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 35 , The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
1:36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 36 , Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
1:37 For everything spoken by God is possible."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 37 , For everything spoken by God is possible."
1:38 Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 38 , Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.
1:39 Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 39 , Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,
1:40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 40 , and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
1:41 It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 41 , It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
1:42 She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 42 , She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
1:43 Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 43 , Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
1:44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 44 , For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!
1:45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 45 , Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"
1:46 Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 46 , Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.
1:47 My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 47 , My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,
1:48 For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 48 , For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.
1:49 For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 49 , For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.
1:50 His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 50 , His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
1:51 He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 51 , He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
1:52 He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 52 , He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.
1:53 He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 53 , He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.
1:54 He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 54 , He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,
1:55 As he spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his seed forever."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 55 , As he spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his seed forever."
1:56 Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 56 , Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.
1:57 Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 57 , Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.
1:58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 58 , Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.
1:59 It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 59 , It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.
1:60 His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 60 , His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."
1:61 They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 61 , They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name."
1:62 They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 62 , They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
1:63 He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 63 , He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.
1:64 His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 64 , His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
1:65 Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 65 , Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.
1:66 All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, "What then will this child be?" The hand of the Lord was with him.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 66 , All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, "What then will this child be?" The hand of the Lord was with him.
1:67 His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 67 , His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
1:68 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, For he has visited and worked redemption for his people;
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 68 , "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, For he has visited and worked redemption for his people;
1:69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 69 , And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
1:70 (As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 70 , (As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),
1:71 Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 71 , Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;
1:72 To show mercy towards our fathers, To remember his holy covenant,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 72 , To show mercy towards our fathers, To remember his holy covenant,
1:73 The oath which he spoke to Abraham, our father,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 73 , The oath which he spoke to Abraham, our father,
1:74 To grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 74 , To grant to 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 the days of our life.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 75 , In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.
1:76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, For you will go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 76 , And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, For you will go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways,
1:77 To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 77 , To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,
1:78 Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 78 , Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
1:79 To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 79 , To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace."
1:80 The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 1 , Verse 80 , The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
