Luke 1:80

Now the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

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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.

In Context

79to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. 1 He will do this to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

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Cross References

Judges 13:24Later the woman gave birth to a son, and called his name Samson. The child grew up and Yahweh blessed him.

Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea saying,

Mark 1:3The voice of one calling out in the wilderness, 1 'Make ready the way of the Lord; 1 make his paths straight.'”

Luke 2:40The child grew and became strong, increasing in wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

John 1:31I did not know him, but it was so that he could be revealed to Israel that I came baptizing with water.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:68-80

The Song of Zacharias. 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 69 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his… Read the whole commentary →

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