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Luke 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 24

1 Since many have undertaken to draw up in order an account concerning the matters having been borne out among us,

2 even as the ones from the beginning gave over to us, becoming eye-witnesses and ministers of the Word,

3 it seemed good also to me, having traced out all things accurately from the first, to write in order to you, most excellent Theophilus,

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Chapter Summary

1 The preface of Luke. 5 The conception of John the Baptist, 26 and of Christ. 39 The prophecy of Elizabeth, and of Mary, concerning Christ. 57 The nativity and circumcision of John. 67 The prophecy of Zacharias.

Key Greek Words

ἄγγελος angel G32
χάρις grace, favor G5485
πνεῦμα Holy Spirit G4151
ἔλεος mercy G1656
σωτηρία salvation G4991
εὐλογέω bless G2127

Cross-References

People & Context

Zacharias

Priest of the course of Abijah; struck mute for doubting Gabriel, later prophesies at John's birth

Elizabeth

Wife of Zacharias, formerly barren; conceives John and blesses Mary

Mary (Mariam)

Virgin betrothed to Joseph who conceives Jesus and sings the Magnificat

Gabriel

Angel who stands before God, announcing John's and Jesus' births

John

Son born to Zacharias and Elizabeth, to go before the Lord in Elijah's spirit

Theophilus

The most excellent recipient to whom Luke addresses his orderly account

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