1Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, Many Bible Versions
2Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; Many Bible Versions
3It 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, Many Bible Versions
4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. Many Bible Versions
5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. Many Bible Versions
6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. Many Bible Versions
7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. Many Bible Versions
8And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, Many Bible Versions
9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. Many Bible Versions
10And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. Many Bible Versions
11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Many Bible Versions
12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. Many Bible Versions
13But 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. Many Bible Versions
14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. Many Bible Versions
15For 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. Many Bible Versions
16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. Many Bible Versions
17And 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. Many Bible Versions
18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. Many Bible Versions
19And 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. Many Bible Versions
20And, 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. Many Bible Versions
21And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. Many Bible Versions
22And 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. Many Bible Versions
23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. Many Bible Versions
24And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Many Bible Versions
25Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. Many Bible Versions
26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, Many Bible Versions
27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. Many Bible Versions
28And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Many Bible Versions
29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. Many Bible Versions
30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. Many Bible Versions
31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Many Bible Versions
32He 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: Many Bible Versions
33And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Many Bible Versions
34Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? Many Bible Versions
35And 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. Many Bible Versions
36And, 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. Many Bible Versions
37For with God nothing shall be impossible. Many Bible Versions
38And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Many Bible Versions
39And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; Many Bible Versions
40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. Many Bible Versions
41And 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: Many Bible Versions
42And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Many Bible Versions
43And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Many Bible Versions
44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Many Bible Versions
45And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. Many Bible Versions
46And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, Many Bible Versions
47And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Many Bible Versions
48For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Many Bible Versions
49For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. Many Bible Versions
50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. Many Bible Versions
51He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. Many Bible Versions
52He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. Many Bible Versions
53He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. Many Bible Versions
54He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; Many Bible Versions
55As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. Many Bible Versions
56And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. Many Bible Versions
57Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. Many Bible Versions
58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. Many Bible Versions
59And 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. Many Bible Versions
60And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. Many Bible Versions
61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Many Bible Versions
62And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. Many Bible Versions
63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. Many Bible Versions
64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. Many Bible Versions
65And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea. Many Bible Versions
66And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. Many Bible Versions
67And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Many Bible Versions
68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, Many Bible Versions
69And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; Many Bible Versions
70As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: Many Bible Versions
71That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; Many Bible Versions
72To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; Many Bible Versions
73The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, Many Bible Versions
74That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, Many Bible Versions
75In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. Many Bible Versions
76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; Many Bible Versions
77To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Many Bible Versions
78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, Many Bible Versions
79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Many Bible Versions
80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. Many Bible Versions