Luke 1:80

And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

79Dawning on those who now dwell in the darkness and shadow of death--To direct our feet into the path of peace."

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Cross References

Matthew 3:1About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea.

Mark 1:3"The voice of one crying aloud: `In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'"

Luke 2:40And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.

John 1:31I did not yet know Him; but that He may be openly shown to Israel is the reason why I have come baptizing in 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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