Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is ⦠6 Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. 2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. Commentary on Luke 1:57-66 (Read Luke 1:57-66) In these verses we have an account of the birth of John the Baptist, and the great joy among all the relations of the family. Luke 1:1 NRSV. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 24 After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. 63 He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And all of them were amazed. Overview Of The Gospels. 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.50 His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. NRSV Catholic Bible, Journal Edition, Comfort Print, Cloth over Board, Blue, NRSV Comfort Print XL Edition Holy Bible--soft leather-look, burgundy, The Life With God Bible, New Revised Standard Version with Deuterocanonical Books, Imitation leather. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. Luke.2 [1] In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. Repeat the Sounding Joy. 1: The preface of Luke to his whole gospel. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. 20 But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur.”. Luke 1:26â30 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to ⦠26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. The Birth of Jesus (Mt 1:18â25)2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. All rights reserved. 41 When Elizabeth heard Maryâs greeting, the child leaped in her womb. 10 Now at the time of the incense offering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. The virgin’s name was Mary. Zechariah said to the angel, âHow will I know that this is so? Font Size. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. The virgin’s name was Mary. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible Book List. 8 Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, 9 he was chosen by lot, accordi⦠39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 65 Fear came over all their neighbors, and all these things were talked about throughout the entire hill country of Judea. The virginâs name was Mary. 1 Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first,[a] to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed. 22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), 24 and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”. Luke 3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Proclamation of John the Baptist. 44 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. 43 When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. [3] And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. 11 Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak. 57: The nativity and circumcision of John. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.50 His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”. 60 But his mother said, “No; he is to be called John.” 61 They said to her, “None of your relatives has this name.” 62 Then they began motioning to his father to find out what name he wanted to give him. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”[c] 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born[d] will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. Mary Visits Elizabeth. 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. 17 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 43 And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? New Revised Standard Version Update. 2 He said, âIn a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 41 Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. 11 Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 80 The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; Luke 1:46-55 NRSV And Mary said, âMy soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. âMy soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. 6 Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. 8 Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! Christmas: A New Perspective. for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible Book List. This summary of the Gospel of Luke provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Gospel of Luke. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be[e] a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. She said, 25 “This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.”. 6 Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. Luke 1:57-66 57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. The virginâs name was Mary. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 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