G2532–καί–kai

Many of the descendants of Israel will he turn to the Lord their God;

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and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."

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"By what proof," asked Zechariah, "shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is far advanced in years."

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"I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God," answered the angel, "and I have been sent to talk with you and tell you this good news.

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And now you will be dumb and unable to speak until the day when this has taken place; because you did not believe my words--words which will be fulfilled at their appointed time."

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Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were surprised that he stayed so long in the Sanctuary.

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When, however, he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they knew that he must have seen a vision in the Sanctuary; but he kept making signs to them and continued dumb.

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When his days of service were at an end, he went to his home;

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and in course of time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and kept herself secluded five months.

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to a maiden betrothed to a man of the name of Joseph, a descendant of David. The maiden's name was Mary.

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So Gabriel went into the house and said to her, "Joy be to you, favoured one! the Lord is with you."

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She was greatly agitated at his words, and wondered what such a greeting meant.

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But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

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You will conceive in your womb and bear a son; and you are to call His name JESUS.

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He will be great and He will be called `Son of the Most High.' And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His forefather David;

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and He will be King over the House of Jacob for the Ages, and of His Kingdom there will be no end."

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The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for this reason your holy offspring will be called `the Son of God.'

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And see, your relative Elizabeth--she also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.

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"I am the Lord's maidservant," Mary replied; "may it be with me in accordance with your words!" And then the angel left her.

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Here she came to the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth;

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and as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the babe leapt within her. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,

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and uttered a loud cry of joy. "Blest among women are you," she said, "and the offspring of your body is blest!

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But why is this honour done me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

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And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled."

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Then Mary said: "My soul extols the Lord,

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