Luke 1:31 And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS. — A lock was shown to Gotthold, constructed of rings, which were severally inscribed with certain letters, and could be turned round until the letters represented the name "Jesus." It was only when the rings were disposed in this manner that the lock could be opened. The invention pleased him beyond measure; and he exclaimed, " Oh that I could put such a lock as this upon my heart! "Our hearts are already locked, no doubt, but generally with a lock of quite another kind. Many need only to hear the words "gain," "honour," "pleasure," "riches," "revenge," and their heart opens in a moment; whereas to the Saviour and to His holy name it continues shut. Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.WEB: Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.' |
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