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Luke 1:4-6
Good News Translation
Luke 1:4-6
Good News Translation
4 I do this so that you will know the full truth about everything which you have been taught.
The Birth of John the Baptist Is Announced
5 (A)During the time when Herod was king of Judea,[a] there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife's name was Elizabeth; she also belonged to a priestly family. 6 They both lived good lives in God's sight and obeyed fully all the Lord's laws and commands.
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- Luke 1:5 The term here refers to the whole land of Palestine.
Luke 1:4-6
New International Version
Luke 1:4-6
New International Version
4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.(A)
The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
5 In the time of Herod king of Judea(B) there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah;(C) his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.(D)
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