Luke 1:66

All who heard it kept it in mind, asking one another – “What can this child be destined to become?” For the Power of the Lord was with him.

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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 their neighbors were awe-struck at this, and throughout the hill-country of Judea the whole story was much talked about.

67Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, speaking under inspiration, said:

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Cross References

Genesis 39:2Now the Lord was with Joseph, so that he prospered; and he remained in the house of his master the Egyptian.

Psalms 89:21My hand will be with him forever, my arm will give him strength.

Luke 1:80The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he lived in the wilds until the time came for his appearance before Israel.

Luke 2:40The child grew and became strong and wise, and the blessing of God was on 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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