Luke 1

KJVForasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

GIGAKJVSince many have undertaken to write an orderly account of the things most surely believed among us,

KJVEven as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

GIGAKJVJust as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word,

KJVIt seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

GIGAKJVIt also seemed good to me, having a thorough understanding of everything from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

KJVThat thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

GIGAKJVSo that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

KJVThere was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

GIGAKJVIn the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, from the priestly division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

KJVAnd they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

GIGAKJVAnd they were both righteous before God, walking blameless in all the commandments and rules of the Lord.

KJVAnd they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

GIGAKJVBut they had no child, because Elizabeth could not conceive, and both were well advanced in age.

KJVAnd it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

GIGAKJVWhile Zechariah was serving as priest before God during his division's turn,

KJVAccording to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

GIGAKJVHe was chosen by lot, according to the priests' custom, to enter the Lord's temple and burn incense.

KJVAnd the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

GIGAKJVAnd the whole crowd of people were praying outside at the time of incense.

KJVAnd there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

GIGAKJVAnd there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

KJVAnd when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

GIGAKJVAnd when Zechariah saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell on him.

KJVBut the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

GIGAKJVBut the angel said to him, Do not fear, Zechariah. Your prayer is heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will call his name John.

KJVAnd thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

GIGAKJVAnd you will have joy and happiness. And many will rejoice at his birth.

KJVFor he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

GIGAKJVFor he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and will drink no wine or strong drink. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

KJVAnd many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

GIGAKJVAnd he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

KJVAnd he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

GIGAKJVAnd he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

KJVAnd Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

GIGAKJVAnd Zechariah said to the angel, How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in age.

KJVAnd the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

GIGAKJVAnd the angel answered him, I am Gabriel, who stands in God's presence. I was sent to speak to you and bring you this good news.

KJVAnd, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

GIGAKJVYou will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things happen, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.

KJVAnd the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

GIGAKJVAnd the people waited for Zechariah, and were amazed that he stayed so long in the temple.

KJVAnd when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

GIGAKJVAnd when he came out, he could not speak to them. And they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. For he waved to them, and remained speechless.

KJVAnd it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

GIGAKJVAnd when his days of priestly service were finished, he went home.

KJVAnd after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

GIGAKJVAnd after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

KJVThus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

GIGAKJVThe Lord has dealt with me in this way in the days when he looked on me, to take away my disgrace among men.

KJVAnd in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

GIGAKJVAnd in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

KJVTo a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

GIGAKJVTo a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.

KJVAnd the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

GIGAKJVAnd the angel came in and said to her, Rejoice, you who are highly favored. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.

KJVAnd when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

GIGAKJVAnd when she saw him, she was troubled by his words and wondered what kind of greeting this was.

KJVAnd the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

GIGAKJVAnd the angel said to her, Do not fear, Mary. For you have found favor with God.

KJVAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

GIGAKJVYou will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name Jesus.

KJVHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

GIGAKJVHe will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David.

KJVAnd he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

GIGAKJVAnd he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. And of his kingdom there will be no end.

KJVThen said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

GIGAKJVThen Mary said to the angel, How will this happen, since I have not had sexual relations with a man?

KJVAnd the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

GIGAKJVAnd the angel answered her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the holy child born of you will be called the Son of God.

KJVAnd, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

GIGAKJVYour relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age. She who was called barren is now in her sixth month.

KJVFor with God nothing shall be impossible.

GIGAKJVFor with God nothing will be impossible.

KJVAnd Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

GIGAKJVAnd Mary said, I am the Lord's servant. Let it happen to me according to your word. And the angel left her.

KJVAnd Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

GIGAKJVAnd Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country quickly, into a city of Judah.

KJVAnd entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

GIGAKJVAnd she entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth.

KJVAnd it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

GIGAKJVAnd when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

KJVAnd she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

GIGAKJVAnd she spoke out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

KJVAnd whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

GIGAKJVAnd why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

KJVFor, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

GIGAKJVFor as soon as I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

KJVAnd blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

GIGAKJVAnd blessed is she who believed, for the things the Lord told her will be fulfilled.

KJVAnd Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

GIGAKJVAnd Mary said, My soul praises the Lord,

KJVAnd my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

GIGAKJVAnd my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

KJVFor he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

GIGAKJVFor he has regarded the low estate of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.

KJVFor he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

GIGAKJVFor he who is mighty has done to me great things. And holy is his name.

KJVAnd his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

GIGAKJVAnd his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation.

KJVHe hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

GIGAKJVHe has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

KJVHe hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

GIGAKJVHe has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up those of low position.

KJVHe hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

GIGAKJVHe has filled the hungry with good things. And the rich he has sent away empty.

KJVHe hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

GIGAKJVHe has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,

KJVAs he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

GIGAKJVAs he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his descendants forever.

KJVAnd Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

GIGAKJVAnd Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

KJVNow Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

GIGAKJVNow Elizabeth's time was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.

KJVAnd her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

GIGAKJVAnd her neighbors and her relatives heard how the Lord had shown great mercy on her, and they rejoiced with her.

KJVAnd it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

GIGAKJVOn the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him Zechariah, after the name of his father.

KJVAnd his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

GIGAKJVAnd his mother answered and said, Not so. But he will be called John.

KJVAnd they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

GIGAKJVAnd they said to her, There is none of your family who is called by this name.

KJVAnd they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

GIGAKJVAnd they made signs to his father, asking what he wanted the child to be called.

KJVAnd he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

GIGAKJVAnd he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all were amazed.

KJVAnd his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

GIGAKJVAnd his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue was set free, and he spoke, and praised God.

KJVAnd fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

GIGAKJVAnd fear came on all who lived around them. And all these sayings were reported abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.

KJVAnd all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

GIGAKJVAnd all those who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What kind of child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

KJVAnd his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

GIGAKJVAnd his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

KJVBlessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

GIGAKJVBlessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people,

KJVAnd hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

GIGAKJVAnd has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,

KJVAs he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

GIGAKJVAs he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began,

KJVThat we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

GIGAKJVThat we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us,

KJVTo perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

GIGAKJVTo perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant,

KJVThe oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

GIGAKJVThe oath which he swore to our father Abraham,

KJVThat he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

GIGAKJVThat he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

KJVAnd thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

GIGAKJVAnd you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest. For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,

KJVTo give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

GIGAKJVTo give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins,

KJVThrough the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

GIGAKJVThrough the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high has visited us,

KJVTo give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

GIGAKJVTo give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

KJVAnd the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

GIGAKJVAnd the child grew, and grew strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day he was shown to Israel.