my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. (Lk 1:47)
5:10 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. (Lk 1:48)
5:11 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. (Lk 1:49)
5:12 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. (Lk 1:50)
5:13 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. (Lk 1:51)
5:14 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. (Lk 1:52)
5:15 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. (Lk 1:53)
5:16 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; (Lk 1:54)
5:17 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. (Lk 1:55)
5:18 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. (Lk 1:56)
UG 6. The birth of John the Baptist (Lk 1:57—58)
6:1 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. (Lk 1:57)
6:2 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. (Lk 1:58)
UG 7. Circumcision of John the Baptist. Stay in the desert (Lk 1:59—80)
7:1 And 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. (Lk 1:59)
7:2 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. (Lk 1:60)
7:3 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. (Lk 1:61)
7:4 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. (Lk 1:62)
7:5 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. (Lk 1:63)
7:6 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. (Lk 1:64)
7:7 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. (Lk 1:65)
7:8 And 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. (Lk 1:66)
7:9 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, (Lk 1:67)
7:10 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, (Lk 1:68)
7:11 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; (Lk 1:69)
7:12 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: (Lk 1:70)
7:13 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; (Lk 1:71)
7:14 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; (Lk 1:72)
7:15 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, (Lk 1:73)
7:16 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, (Lk 1:74)
7:17 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. (Lk 1:75)
7:18 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; (Lk 1:76)
7:19 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, (Lk 1:77)
7:20 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, (Lk 1:78)
7:21 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Lk 1:79)
7:22 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. (Lk 1:80)
UG 8. Message for Joseph about Jesus (Mt 1:18—25a)
8:1 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. (Mt 1:18)
8:2 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. (Mt 1:19)
8:3 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. (Mt 1:20)
8:4 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. (Mt 1:21)
8:5 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, (Mt 1:22)
8:6 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Mt 1:23)
8:7 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: (Mt 1:24)
8:8 And not knew her. (Mt 1:25a)
UG 9. The nativity of Jesus Christ (Mt 1:25b; Lk 2:1—7)
9:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (Lk 2:1)
9:2 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. (Lk 2:2)
9:3 (And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.) (Lk 2:3)
9:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) (Lk 2:4)
9:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. (Lk 2:5)
9:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (Lk 2:6)
9:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, (Mt 1:25b; Lk 2:7)
9:8 And wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (Lk 2:7)
UG 10. Message for the shepherds (Lk 2:8—14)
10:1 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (Lk 2:8)
10:2 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. (Lk 2:9)
10:3 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (Lk 2:10)
10:4 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Lk 2:11)
10:5 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (Lk 2:12)
10:6 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, (Lk 2:13)
10:7 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Lk 2:14)
UG 11. Worship of the shepherds (Lk 2:15—20)
11:1 And it came to pass,