1Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us,
2 to write a well-ordered account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
4so that you may have a firm grasp of the words in which you have been instructed.
The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold5
29But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
30The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31
35 will be holy; he will be called Son of God.
36And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren.
37 a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”
Mary’s Song of Praise46 said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 his people and redeemed them.
69 for us
in the house of his child David,
70 upon us,
79 Mt 9.2; Mk 4.16; Acts 26.18 to shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
80 Lk 2.40, 52 The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel.
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