Luke 1:66

Everyone who heard the news wondered what it meant. “What will the little boy grow up to be?” they asked, for it was clear he was very special to God.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

65All those living nearby were in awe at what had happened, and the news spread throughout the hill country of Judea.

67Zechariah, his father, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke this prophecy:

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Cross References

Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph and made him successful. He lived in his Egyptian master's house.

1 Samuel 2:18But Samuel served before the Lord—a boy dressed as a priest, wearing a linen ephod.

1 Kings 18:46The Lord gave his power to Elijah—he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.

Psalms 89:21I have placed my hand on him to steady him; and I have made him strong by my powerful arm.

Luke 1:80The boy John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the time came for his public ministry to Israel.

Luke 2:40The child grew strong, and was very wise. God's blessing was with him.

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:58-67

The Birth of John the Baptist. 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 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. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that… Read the whole commentary →

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