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1 Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, Since many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
2 just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word. just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, it seemed fitting to me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write <i>it out</i> for you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus; With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught. so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife <i>was</i> of the daughters of Aaron, and her name <i>was</i> Elisabeth. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.
6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.
7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years. And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were <i>now</i> well stricken in years. And <i>yet</i> they had no child, because Elizabeth was infertile, and they were both advanced in years. But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old.
8 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, Now it happened <i>that</i> while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division, Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,
9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
10 And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.
11 Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Now an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. And when Zacharias saw <i>him</i>, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. Zechariah was troubled when he saw <i>the angel,</i> and fear gripped him. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.
13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth, And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice over his birth. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,
15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 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 still in his mother’s womb. for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.
16 Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he will turn many of the sons of Israel back to the Lord their God. He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God.
17 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. 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.” 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. And <i>it is</i> he <i>who</i> will go <i>as a forerunner</i> before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, TO TURN THE HEARTS OF FATHERS BACK TO <i>THEIR</i> CHILDREN, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
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. And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. Zechariah said to the angel, “How will I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in her years.” Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”
19 “I am Gabriel, replied the angel. “ I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. The angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.
20 And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time. And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.”
21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. And <i>meanwhile</i> the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were wondering at his delay in the temple. Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple.
22 When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless. And 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. And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. 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 <i>repeatedly</i> made signs to them, and remained speechless. When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
23 And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home. And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home. And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. When the days of his priestly service were concluded, he went back home. When his time of service was completed, he returned home.
24 After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared, After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Now after these days his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying, After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.
25 “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people. “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.” Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on <i>me</i>, to take away my reproach among men. “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 people.” “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,
27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name <i>was</i> Mary. to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
28 The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, <i>thou that art</i> highly favoured, the Lord <i>is</i> with thee: blessed <i>art</i> thou among women. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord <i>is</i> with you.” The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And when she saw <i>him</i>, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. But she was very perplexed at <i>this</i> statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
30 So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
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, He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 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; 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,
33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end! and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
34 “ How can this be, Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin? And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God. The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
36 Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. And behold, even your relative Elizabeth herself has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called infertile is now in her sixth month. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.
37 For no word from God will ever fail. For nothing will be impossible with God.” For with God nothing shall be impossible. For nothing will be impossible with God.” For no word from God will ever fail.”
38 “I am the Lord’s servant, Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word. Then the angel left her. And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
39 In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; Now at this time Mary set out and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,
40 where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.
41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42 In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed <i>art</i> thou among women, and blessed <i>is</i> the fruit of thy womb. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed <i>are</i> you among women, and blessed <i>is</i> the fruit of your womb! In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
43 And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? And whence <i>is</i> this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? And how has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord would come to me? But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy. As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And blessed <i>is</i> she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And blessed <i>is</i> she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.” Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
46 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now <i>on</i> all generations will call me blessed. for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy <i>is</i> his name. “For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. And his mercy <i>is</i> on them that fear him from generation to generation. “And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. “He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered <i>those who were</i> proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; He hath put down the mighty from <i>their</i> seats, and exalted them of low degree. “He has brought down rulers from <i>their</i> thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. “He has filled the hungry with good things, And sent the rich away empty-handed. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of <i>his</i> mercy; “He has given help to His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
55 as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever. as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. Just as He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.” to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. Mary stayed with her about three months, and <i>then</i> returned to her home. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son.
58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with her. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.
59 On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah. And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they would have called him Zechariah after his father, And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zechariah, after his father. On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah,
60 But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John. but his mother answered, “No; he shall be called John.” And his mother answered and said, Not <i>so</i>; but he shall be called John. And <i>yet</i> his mother responded and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.”
61 They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name. And they said to her, “None of your relatives is called by this name.” And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.”
62 So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child. And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he wanted him to be called. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called. Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.
63 Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John. And they were all amazed. And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they all wondered. And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. And he asked for a tablet and wrote as follows, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed. He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.”
64 Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God. And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue <i>loosed</i>, and he spake, and praised God. And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue <i>freed,</i> and he <i>began</i> speaking in praise of God. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.
65 All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events. And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea, And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. And fear came on all those who lived around them; and all these matters were being talked about in the entire hill country of Judea. All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things.
66 And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become? For the Lord’s hand was with him. and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him. And all they that heard <i>them</i> laid <i>them</i> up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. All who heard <i>them</i> kept <i>them</i> in mind, saying, “What then will this child <i>turn out to</i> be?” For indeed the hand of the Lord was with him. Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying: His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
68 “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, “Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited <i>us</i> and accomplished redemption for His people, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of His servant David— He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
70 as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: Just as He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient times— (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),
71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; Salvation from our enemies, And from the hand of all who hate us; salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us—
72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, To perform the mercy <i>promised</i> to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; To show mercy to our fathers, And to remember His holy covenant, to show mercy to our ancestors and to remember his holy covenant,
73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, <i>The</i> oath which He swore to our father Abraham, the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
74 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of <i>our</i> enemies, Would serve Him without fear, to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear
75 in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days. in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; “And you, child, also will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord to prepare His ways; And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,
77 to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, To give His people <i>the</i> knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven
79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” To give light to them that sit in darkness and <i>in</i> the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel. And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. Now the child grew and was becoming strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.
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