Luke 1:80

And the child grew, and became strong in spirit: and he was in the deserts till the time of his being manifested to Israel.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace."

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Cross References

Matthew 3:1Now in those days came John the baptist preaching in the desert part of Judea,

Mark 1:3and again, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight:" accordingly John came baptizing in the wilderness,

Luke 2:40And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

John 1:31And I knew Him not: but therefore came I baptizing with water, that He might be made known to Israel.

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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