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And the reason for his death was inscribed in writing, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

And they crucified with him two bandits, one on his right and one on his left.

But go away and tell his disciples, and Peter, that he will be before you in Galilee; there you will see him, just as he has told you.

There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a priest whose name was Zacharias, of the order of ministry of the house of Abijah; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

They were both righteous before God, and walked in all his commandments, and in the righteousness of the Lord without blame.

And it happened, while he was ministering in the order of his ministry before God,

According to the custom of the priesthood, his turn came to burn incense; so he entered the temple of the Lord.

And the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias; for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will call his name John.

And you will have joy and gladness; and a great many will rejoice at his birth.

For he will be great before the Lord, and he will not drink wine and strong drink; and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, while he is still in the womb of his mother.

When Zacharias came out, he could not speak with them; and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them with his eyes, but remained dumb.

And when the days of his ministry were finished, he went to his house.

And it happened after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and hid herself for five months; and she said,

When she saw him, she was disturbed at his word, and wondered what kind of salutation this could be.

For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call his name Jesus.

He will be great, and he will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.

And he will rule over the house of Jacob for ever; and there will be no limit to his kingdom.

For he has regarded the meekness of his handmaid; for behold, from henceforth, all generations shall envy me.

For he who is mighty has done great things to me; holy is his name.

And his mercy is for centuries and generations, upon those who fear him.