Luke 1:15

Luke chapter 1 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

Context

v.14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

v.15This passage

v.16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord their God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 22:9

    But thou art he that took me out of the womb; Thou didst make me trust when I was upon my mother’s breasts.

  • Jeremiah 1:5

    Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:12

    Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

  • Joshua 3:7

    And Jehovah said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee.

  • Galatians 1:15

    But when it was the good pleasure of God, who separated me, even from my mother’s womb, and called me through his grace,

  • John 5:35

    He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.