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→Chapter 1
!Analysis
!Analysis
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|Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed 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,
|Though many have endeavored to write accounts of our most cherished beliefs,
|Though many have endeavored to write accounts of our most cherished beliefs,
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|Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
|Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
|and have given these accounts to us, of eyewitnesses and chosen ministers of Christ,
|and have given these accounts to us, of eyewitnesses and chosen ministers of Christ,
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|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 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 seems fitting that I should write an account as well, to you, Theophilus, for I have had a perfect understanding of all these things from the beginning
|it seems fitting that I should write an account as well, to you, Theophilus, for I have had a perfect understanding of all these things from the beginning
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|That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
|That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
|so that you will know the certainty of all these things you have been told of.
|so that you will know the certainty of all these things you have been told of.
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|There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
|There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
|During the reign of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias in the tradition of Abia, who was married to Elisabeth, a descendant of Aaron.
|During the reign of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias in the tradition of Abia, who was married to Elisabeth, a descendant of Aaron.
|See 1 Chron. 24:10, which refers to the different courses of Jewish priests.
|See 1 Chron. 24:10, which refers to the different courses of Jewish priests.
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|And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
|And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
|These two were both good and just people in the eyes of God, keeping all the commandments and all the laws of the Lord.
|These two were both good and just people in the eyes of God, keeping all the commandments and all the laws of the Lord.
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|And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
|And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
|Elisabeth was infertile, and so they grew old without having a child.
|Elisabeth was infertile, and so they grew old without having a child.
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|And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,
|And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,
|Zacharias, in his capacity as a priest,
|Zacharias, in his capacity as a priest,
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|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 priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
|was required to burn incense in the temple of the Lord.
|was required to burn incense in the temple of the Lord.
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|And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.
|And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.
|Crowds of people were praying outside the temple at this time,
|Crowds of people were praying outside the temple at this time,
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|And there appeared unto 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.
|and there appeared to Zacharias an angel of the Lord, on the right side of the altar.
|and there appeared to Zacharias an angel of the Lord, on the right side of the altar.
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|And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
|And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
|Upon seeing him, Zacharias was very afraid.
|Upon seeing him, Zacharias was very afraid.
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|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 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, Zacharias. Your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elisabeth shall be pregnant with a son, and you shall name him John.
|But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias. Your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elisabeth shall be pregnant with a son, and you shall name him John.
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|And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
|And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
|And you will feel great joy, and many shall rejoice at your sons birth.
|And you will feel great joy, and many shall rejoice at your sons birth.
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|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 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.
|He shall be great in the eyes of the Lord, and shall not drink alcohol of any kind, and he will be filled with the Divine Guide, even in the womb.
|He shall be great in the eyes of the Lord, and shall not drink alcohol of any kind, and he will be filled with the Divine Guide, even in the womb.
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|And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
|And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
|And he shall witness to many Jews and convert them.
|And he shall witness to many Jews and convert them.
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|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 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 He will go with him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to bring families together and bring the wisdom of justice to the unjust; to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord."
|And He will go with him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to bring families together and bring the wisdom of justice to the unjust; to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord."
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|And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken 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.
|Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? I am an old man, and my wife is also old."
|Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? I am an old man, and my wife is also old."
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|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.
|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 him, saying, "I am Gabriel, who has stood before God, and have been sent to speak to you, and give you good news.
|The angel answered him, saying, "I am Gabriel, who has stood before God, and have been sent to speak to you, and give you good news.
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|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, 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.
|Because you have doubted my words, which shall soon be shown to be true, you shall be unable to speak until all I have said has occurred."
|Because you have doubted my words, which shall soon be shown to be true, you shall be unable to speak until all I have said has occurred."
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|And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
|And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
|The crowds outside waited for Zacharias, surprised that he took so long in the temple.
|The crowds outside waited for Zacharias, surprised that he took so long in the temple.
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|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.
|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.
|When he came out, he could not speak, and they could tell that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he gestured to them, but remained speechless.
|When he came out, he could not speak, and they could tell that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he gestured to them, but remained speechless.
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|And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
|And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
|As soon as his duties as a priest were completed, he went to his home.
|As soon as his duties as a priest were completed, he went to his home.
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|And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
|And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
|And his wife Elisabeth became pregnant, and hid for five months, saying,
|And his wife Elisabeth became pregnant, and hid for five months, saying,
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|Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.
|Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.
|"The Lord has cured me of my infertility, and taken away my shame among men."
|"The Lord has cured me of my infertility, and taken away my shame among men."
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|And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto 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,
|In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to Nazareth, a city in Galilee,
|In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to Nazareth, a city in Galilee,
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|To a virgin espoused 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 was Mary.
|to a virgin named Mary, who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David.
|to a virgin named Mary, who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David.
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|And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
|And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
|The angel came to her, saying, "Hail, you are favored and the Lord is with you. You are blessed among women."
|The angel came to her, saying, "Hail, you are favored and the Lord is with you. You are blessed among women."
|This verse is the first part of the [[Hail Mary]].
|This verse is the first part of the [[Hail Mary]].
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|And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
|And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
|When she saw him, she was troubled, unsure of the manner of this news.
|When she saw him, she was troubled, unsure of the manner of this news.
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|And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour 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, you have found favor with God.
|And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.
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|And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
|And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
|And you shall become pregnant, and bear a son, and his name shall be JESUS.
|And you shall become pregnant, and bear a son, and his name shall be JESUS.
|Most of the the New Testament (except possibly the Book of Matthew) was originally written in Greek NOT Hebrew (the earliest discovered manuscripts prove this). Jesus is the English equivalent of Iesous which is the original Greek name used in this verse.
|Most of the the New Testament (except possibly the Book of Matthew) was originally written in Greek NOT Hebrew (the earliest discovered manuscripts prove this). Jesus is the English equivalent of Iesous which is the original Greek name used in this verse.
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|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 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 shall be great, and shall be called the the Son of the Lord, and the Lord shall give him the throne of his ancestor King David.
|He shall be great, and shall be called the the Son of the Lord, and the Lord shall give him the throne of his ancestor King David.
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|And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall 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 shall reign over Israel forever, and his kingdom shall have no end."
|And he shall reign over Israel forever, and his kingdom shall have no end."
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|Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
|Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
|Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have not been with a man?"
|Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have not been with a man?"
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|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.
|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, saying, "The Divine Guide shall be alight on you, and the power of the Lord will overshadow you, so that the holy child you shall bear will be called the Son of God.
|The angel answered, saying, "The Divine Guide shall be alight on you, and the power of the Lord will overshadow you, so that the holy child you shall bear will be called the Son of God.
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|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, 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.
|Your cousin Elisabeth, who was called barren, is also pregnant in her old age, and has been for six months.
|Your cousin Elisabeth, who was called barren, is also pregnant in her old age, and has been for six months.
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|For with God nothing shall be impossible.
|For with God nothing shall be impossible.
|With God, all things are possible."
|With God, all things are possible."
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|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 handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
|So Mary said, "I shall be the servant of the Lord; let his will be done to me." And the angel departed.
|So Mary said, "I shall be the servant of the Lord; let his will be done to me." And the angel departed.
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|And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda,
|And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda,
|That day, Mary went into the hills to the city of Juda,
|That day, Mary went into the hills to the city of Juda,
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|And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
|And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
|and went to the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elisabeth.
|and went to the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elisabeth.
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|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:
|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 Elisabeth heard Mary's greeting, the unborn child jumped in her womb, and Elisabeth was filled with the Divine Guide.
|When Elisabeth heard Mary's greeting, the unborn child jumped in her womb, and Elisabeth was filled with the Divine Guide.
|"unborn child" is more precise than "babe" today when describing life in the womb.
|"unborn child" is more precise than "babe" today when describing life in the womb.
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|And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
|And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
|And she said in a loud voice, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is your unborn child.
|And she said in a loud voice, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is your unborn child.
|"unborn child" is the clearest term today. OTOH, this verse is a part of the [[Hail Mary]] and therefore, "fruit of Your womb" is generally well understood.
|"unborn child" is the clearest term today. OTOH, this verse is a part of the [[Hail Mary]] and therefore, "fruit of Your womb" is generally well understood.
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|And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
|And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
|Who am I, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?
|Who am I, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?
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|For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb 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 as soon as I heard your greeting, the baby jumped for joy in my womb.
|For as soon as I heard your greeting, the baby jumped for joy in my womb.
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|And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
|And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
|She was blessed because she believed in the fulfillment of what she had heard from the Lord."
|She was blessed because she believed in the fulfillment of what she had heard from the Lord."
|<span id="1:45"></span>"which were told her from the Lord" results the circuitous Greek in this verse, which is more directly stated in English as "she had heard from the Lord"; the [[NASB]] changes the meaning here and ignores the clear meaning of the Greek term for "from" (παρά), by translating this as the Lord having spoken directly to Mary.
|<span id="1:45"></span>"which were told her from the Lord" results the circuitous Greek in this verse, which is more directly stated in English as "she had heard from the Lord"; the [[NASB]] changes the meaning here and ignores the clear meaning of the Greek term for "from" (παρά), by translating this as the Lord having spoken directly to Mary.
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|And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
|And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
|And Mary said, "I praise the Lord with all my heart,
|And Mary said, "I praise the Lord with all my heart,
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|And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
|And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
|and my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
|and my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
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|For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall 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 haw seen the low fortune of his servant, but now all future generations shall call me blessed.
|For he haw seen the low fortune of his servant, but now all future generations shall call me blessed.
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|For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
|For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
|He who is mighty has done a great thing for me, and his name is holy.
|He who is mighty has done a great thing for me, and his name is holy.
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|And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
|And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
|He is merciful to those who have feared him for generations.
|He is merciful to those who have feared him for generations.
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|He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination 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 brought down the self-centered.
|He has done mighty deeds with his arm; he has brought down the self-centered.
|perhaps "brought down" could be improved
|perhaps "brought down" could be improved
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|He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
|He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
|He has brought down the mighty, and exalted the humble.
|He has brought down the mighty, and exalted the humble.
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|He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
|He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
|He has fed the hungry with the best foods, and the miserly he sent away empty-handed.
|He has fed the hungry with the best foods, and the miserly he sent away empty-handed.
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|He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
|He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
|He has aided his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
|He has aided his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
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|As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
|As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
|as he spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham, and to his descendants for all time."
|as he spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham, and to his descendants for all time."
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|And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
|And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
|Mary lived with Elisabeth for three months before returning to her own house.
|Mary lived with Elisabeth for three months before returning to her own house.
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|Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
|Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
|It was then that Elisabeth came to term, and delivered a son,
|It was then that Elisabeth came to term, and delivered a son,
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|And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon 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.
|and her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had shown mercy upon her, and they rejoiced with her.
|and her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had shown mercy upon her, and they rejoiced with her.
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|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 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.
|On the eighth day, the time came to circumcise the boy, and they wanted to name him Zacharias, after his father.
|On the eighth day, the time came to circumcise the boy, and they wanted to name him Zacharias, after his father.
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|And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
|And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
|But Elisabeth answered, "No, he shall be called John."
|But Elisabeth answered, "No, he shall be called John."
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|And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
|And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
|Her neighbors said to her, "None of his family is named John.
|Her neighbors said to her, "None of his family is named John.
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|And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
|And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
|So they called for Zacharias his father, and asked what he would have the child be named.
|So they called for Zacharias his father, and asked what he would have the child be named.
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|And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
|And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
|He called for a tablet, and wrote, "His name shall be John." And they all were amazed that he should choose this.
|He called for a tablet, and wrote, "His name shall be John." And they all were amazed that he should choose this.
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|And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
|And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
|Immediately, his mouth was opened, and he could speak again, and he praised God.
|Immediately, his mouth was opened, and he could speak again, and he praised God.
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|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 that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.
|And all of their neighbors were awed, and they spoke of these things all throughout the hills of Judea.
|And all of their neighbors were awed, and they spoke of these things all throughout the hills of Judea.
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|And 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.
|And 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.
|And all who heard these things pondered them in their hearts, thinking, "What kind of boy shall this be? For the hand of the Lord is with him."
|And all who heard these things pondered them in their hearts, thinking, "What kind of boy shall this be? For the hand of the Lord is with him."
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|And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
|And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
|His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Divine Guide, and prophesied, saying,
|His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Divine Guide, and prophesied, saying,
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|Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
|Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
|"Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for he has come and redeemed his people,
|"Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for he has come and redeemed his people,
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|And hath raised up an 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 trumpet-call of salvation for us descended from his servant, David.
|and has raised up a trumpet-call of salvation for us descended from his servant, David.
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|As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
|As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
|As has been prophesied by his holy prophets, who have come since the world began:
|As has been prophesied by his holy prophets, who have come since the world began:
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|That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
|That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
|that we should be saved from our enemies and from all those who would hate us;
|that we should be saved from our enemies and from all those who would hate us;
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|To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;
|To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;
|to perform the mercy promised to our ancestors, and to remember his holy covenant;
|to perform the mercy promised to our ancestors, and to remember his holy covenant;
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|The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
|The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
|that oath which he swore to Abraham,
|that oath which he swore to Abraham,
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|That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of 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,
|that he would grant us deliverance from out enemies, so that we could worship him without fear,
|that he would grant us deliverance from out enemies, so that we could worship him without fear,
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|In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
|In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
|in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.
|in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.
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|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 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, my boy, shall be the prophet of the Highest, for you shall prepare the way of the Lord,
|And you, my boy, shall be the prophet of the Highest, for you shall prepare the way of the Lord,
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|To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
|To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
|giving knowledge of the salvation to come to his people, by the remission of their sins,
|giving knowledge of the salvation to come to his people, by the remission of their sins,
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|Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
|Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
|through the tender mercy of our God, from which all blessings flow forth to us from heaven,
|through the tender mercy of our God, from which all blessings flow forth to us from heaven,
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|To give light to them that 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 in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
|to give light to those us mortals who are in darkness, to guide our feet along the path of the just."
|to give light to those us mortals who are in darkness, to guide our feet along the path of the just."
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|And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
|And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
|The child grew into a man with strong spirit, and went into the desert until he again returned to Israel.
|The child grew into a man with strong spirit, and went into the desert until he again returned to Israel.