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Read Luke 1

World English Bible · 80 verses

¹ Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Now while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his divisionThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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 prepare a people prepared for the Lord.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² When he came out, he could not speak to them. They perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ When the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ After these days Elizabeth his wife conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ “Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him ‘Jesus.’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³³ and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁴ Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁷ For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁸ Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁹ Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁰ and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴¹ When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴² She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴³ Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁴ For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁵ Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁶ Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁷ My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁸ for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁹ For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁰ His mercy is for generations and generations on those who fear him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵¹ He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵² He has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵³ He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁴ He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁵ as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁶ Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁷ Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁸ Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁹ On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁰ His mother answered, “Not so; but he will be called John.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶¹ They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶² They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶³ He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.” They all marveled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁴ His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁵ Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁷ His father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁸ “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁹ and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant DavidThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁰ (as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷¹ salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷² to show mercy toward our fathers, to remember his holy covenant,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷³ the oath which he swore to Abraham our father,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁴ to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁵ in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁶ And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁷ to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁸ because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high will visit us,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁹ to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸⁰ The child was growing and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org