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Now in the sixth month of her pregnancy,of her pregnancy">[fn] the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,

Then the angel told her, "Stop being afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his forefather David.2 Samuel 7:11-12; Psalm 132:11; Isaiah 9:6-7; 16:5; Jeremiah 23:5; Mark 5:7; Revelation 3:7;">[xr]

For nothing is impossible for God."Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17; Zechariah 8:6; Matthew 19:26; Mark 10:27; Luke 18:27; Romans 4:21;">[xr]

My spirit exults in God, my Savior,

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel!Exodus 3:16; 4:31; 1 Kings 1:48; Psalm 41:13; 72:18; 106:48; 111:9; Luke 7:16;">[xr] He has taken care of his people and has set them free.

Because of the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high has broken upon us,

Suddenly a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,Genesis 28:12; 32:1-2; Psalm 103:20-21; 148:2; Daniel 7:10; Hebrews 1:14; Revelation 5:11;">[xr]

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"peace on earth, and favor to people">[fn]Isaiah 57:19; Luke 1:79; 19:38; John 3:16; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 1:6; Colossians 1:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 John 4:9-10; Revelation 5:13;">[xr]

Then the shepherds returned to their flock,to their flock">[fn] glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.

Simeonhe">[fn] took the childhim">[fn] in his arms and praised God, saying,

Just then she came forward and began to thank God and to speak about the childabout him">[fn] to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.Mark 15:43; Luke 15:25; 24:21;">[xr]

Meanwhile, Jesus kept on growing in wisdom and maturity,height">[fn] and in favor with God and his fellow man.1 Samuel 2:26; Luke 2:40;">[xr]

and Annas and Caiaphas high priests, the word of God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.John 11:49,51; 18:13; Acts 4:6;">[xr]

EveryoneAll flesh">[fn] will see the salvationPsalm 98:2; Isaiah 52:10; Luke 2:10;">[xr] that God has provided.'"Isaiah 40:3-5">[fn]

Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance! Don't begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our forefather.' For I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones!

The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread."

Jesus answered him, "It is written,Deuteronomy 8:3;">[xr] 'One must not live on bread alone, but on every word of God.'"Deuteronomy 8:3; Other mss. lack but on every word of God">[fn]

But Jesus answered him, "It is written,Deuteronomy 6:13; 10:20;">[xr] 'You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"Deuteronomy 6:13">[fn]

The devilHe">[fn] also took him into Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. He said to Jesus,him">[fn] "IfIf">[fn] you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here.Matthew 4:5;">[xr]