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Luke 1 . 1

1 Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:1

Luke 1 . 2

2 just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:2

Luke 1 . 3

3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:3

Luke 1 . 4

4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:4

Luke 1 . 5

5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron.IPAmos 1:1CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:5TTIsaac (Child of Promise)

Luke 1 . 6

6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.IP1 Kings 8:61CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:6TTEden as Temple (Original Sanctuary) · New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City)

Luke 1 . 7

7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:7TTHannah (Barren Mother of Promise)

Luke 1 . 8

8 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,IPExodus 30:7CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:8TTAltar of Incense (Christ's Intercession) · Priestly Ministrations (Service and Sacrifice)

Luke 1 . 9

9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.IPExodus 30:7CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:9TTAltar of Incense (Christ's Intercession) · Priestly Ministrations (Service and Sacrifice)

Luke 1 . 10

10 And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.IPExodus 30:7CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:10TTAltar of Incense (Christ's Intercession) · Priestly Ministrations (Service and Sacrifice)

Luke 1 . 11

11 Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:11

Luke 1 . 12

12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.IP2 Kings 6:15CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:12

Luke 1 . 13

13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.IP2 Kings 6:15CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:13

Luke 1 . 14

14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:14

Luke 1 . 15

15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:15TTNazirite Vow (Separation unto God)

Luke 1 . 16

16 Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:16

Luke 1 . 17

17 And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”IPMalachi 4:6CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:17TTElijah (Prophet of Fire and Restoration)

Luke 1 . 18

18 “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:18

Luke 1 . 19

19 “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:19

Luke 1 . 20

20 And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:20

Luke 1 . 21

21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:21

Luke 1 . 22

22 When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:22

Luke 1 . 23

23 And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:23

Luke 1 . 24

24 After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:24

Luke 1 . 25

25 “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”CLuke 01:01-25TOSKLuke 1:25

Luke 1 . 26

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,TOSKLuke 1:26

Luke 1 . 27

27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.TOSKLuke 1:27

Luke 1 . 28

28 The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”IPJoel 2:21TOSKLuke 1:28

Luke 1 . 29

29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.TOSKLuke 1:29

Luke 1 . 30

30 So the angel told her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.TOSKLuke 1:30TTEve (Mother of All Living)

Luke 1 . 31

31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.TOSKLuke 1:31TTEve (Mother of All Living)

Luke 1 . 32

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,IP2 Samuel 7:12-16 · Isaiah 9:7TOSKLuke 1:32TTEve (Mother of All Living) · David (The King After God's Own Heart) · Davidic Kingdom (Messianic Reign)

Luke 1 . 33

33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”IPPsalms 45:6-7TOSKLuke 1:33

Luke 1 . 34

34 “How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”TOSKLuke 1:34

Luke 1 . 35

35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.TOSKLuke 1:35

Luke 1 . 36

36 Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.TOSKLuke 1:36

Luke 1 . 37

37 For no word from God will ever fail.”IPJob 10:13TOSKLuke 1:37

Luke 1 . 38

38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.TOSKLuke 1:38

Luke 1 . 39

39 In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:39

Luke 1 . 40

40 where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:40

Luke 1 . 41

41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:41

Luke 1 . 42

42 In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:42

Luke 1 . 43

43 And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:43

Luke 1 . 44

44 For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:44

Luke 1 . 45

45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”CLuke 01:39-56TOSKLuke 1:45

Luke 1 . 46

46 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,IPHabakkuk 3:18 · 1 Samuel 2:1-10CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:46TTHannah (Barren Mother of Promise)

Luke 1 . 47

47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!IPHabakkuk 3:18CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:47

Luke 1 . 48

48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.IP1 Samuel 2:1CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:48

Luke 1 . 49

49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:49

Luke 1 . 50

50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:50

Luke 1 . 51

51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.IPProverbs 3:34CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:51

Luke 1 . 52

52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.IPJob 5:11CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:52

Luke 1 . 53

53 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.IPJob 15:29CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:53

Luke 1 . 54

54 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,IPIsaiah 41:8 · Micah 7:20CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:54TTAbraham (Father of Faith) · Seed Promise (Redemption Through Offspring)

Luke 1 . 55

55 as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”IPIsaiah 41:8 · Micah 7:20CLuke 01:39-56 · Luke 01:46-55TOSKLuke 1:55TTAbraham (Father of Faith) · Seed Promise (Redemption Through Offspring)

Luke 1 . 56

56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.CLuke 01:39-56

Luke 1 . 57

57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:57TTIsaac (Child of Promise)

Luke 1 . 58

58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:58

Luke 1 . 59

59 On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:59

Luke 1 . 60

60 But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.”CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:60

Luke 1 . 61

61 They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:61

Luke 1 . 62

62 So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:62

Luke 1 . 63

63 Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:63

Luke 1 . 64

64 Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:64

Luke 1 . 65

65 All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:65

Luke 1 . 66

66 And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.CLuke 01:57-66TOSKLuke 1:66

Luke 1 . 67

67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:IPJoel 2:28TOSKLuke 1:67

Luke 1 . 68

68 “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.IP1 Kings 1:48CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:68

Luke 1 . 69

69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,IP2 Samuel 22:3CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:69

Luke 1 . 70

70 as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:70

Luke 1 . 71

71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:71

Luke 1 . 72

72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant,IPRuth 1:8CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:72TTDavid (The King After God's Own Heart)

Luke 1 . 73

73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant usCLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:73

Luke 1 . 74

74 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,IP1 Kings 9:4CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:74

Luke 1 . 75

75 in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.IP1 Kings 9:4CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:75

Luke 1 . 76

76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,IPIsaiah 40:3CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:76TTName of God (Revelation of Divine Character)

Luke 1 . 77

77 to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:77

Luke 1 . 78

78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,IPZechariah 6:12CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:78

Luke 1 . 79

79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”IPIsaiah 9:2CLuke 01:68-79TOSKLuke 1:79

Luke 1 . 80

80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.TOSKLuke 1:80

In the wider web45 threads

Intertextuality Pairs

Allusions Luke 1:17 → Malachi 4:6, Luke 1:32-33 → 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Luke 1:32-33 → Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:46-47 → Habakkuk 3:18, Luke 1:46-55 → 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 1:48 → 1 Samuel 2:1, Luke 1:52 → Job 5:11, Luke 1:54-55 → Isaiah 41:8, Luke 1:54-55 → Micah 7:20, Luke 1:6 → 1 Kings 8:61, Luke 1:67 → Joel 2:28, Luke 1:68 → 1 Kings 1:48, Luke 1:69 → 2 Samuel 22:3, Luke 1:76-79 → Isaiah 40:3, Luke 1:78 → Zechariah 6:12, Luke 1:79 → Isaiah 9:2, Luke 1:8-10 → Exodus 30:7

Echoes Luke 1:12-13 → 2 Kings 6:15, Luke 1:28 → Joel 2:21, Luke 1:33 → Psalms 45:6-7, Luke 1:37 → Job 10:13, Luke 1:5 → Amos 1:1, Luke 1:51-53 → Proverbs 3:34, Luke 1:53 → Job 15:29, Luke 1:72 → Ruth 1:8, Luke 1:74-75 → 1 Kings 9:4

Trajectories

Abraham (Father of Faith), Altar of Incense (Christ's Intercession), David (The King After God's Own Heart), Davidic Kingdom (Messianic Reign), Eden as Temple (Original Sanctuary), Elijah (Prophet of Fire and Restoration), Eve (Mother of All Living), Hannah (Barren Mother of Promise), Isaac (Child of Promise), Name of God (Revelation of Divine Character), Nazirite Vow (Separation unto God), New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City), Priestly Ministrations (Service and Sacrifice), Seed Promise (Redemption Through Offspring)

Chiasms

Shaped Luke 01:01–25, Luke 01:39–56, Luke 01:46–55, Luke 01:57–66, Luke 01:68–79