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and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.

And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

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.

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

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

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.

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

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

For no word from God shall be void of power.

For behold, when the voice of thy salutation came into mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.

For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.

(As he spake unto our fathers) Toward Abraham and his seed for ever.

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

And all that heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; For he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people,

And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David

Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;

And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.