Luke 1:80

The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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 give light to those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, And guide our feet into the way of peace.”

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Cross References

Matthew 3:1About that time John the Baptist first appeared, proclaiming in the Wilderness of Judea:

Mark 1:3The voice of one crying aloud in the Wilderness: “Make ready the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”’

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

John 1:31I myself did not know him, but, that he may be made known to Israel, I have come, 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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