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The Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:58

In 9 translations

BSB
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
KJV
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
WEB
Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.
ASV
And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.
LSV
and the neighbors and her relatives heard that the LORD was making His kindness great with her, and they were rejoicing with her.
YLT
and the neighbours and her kindred heard that the Lord was making His kindness great with her, and they were rejoicing with her.
DBY
And her neighbours and kinsfolk heard that [the] Lord had magnified his mercy with her, and they rejoiced with her.
DRC
And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had shewed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her.
GNV
And her neighbours, and cousins heard tell howe the Lord had shewed his great mercie vpon her, and they reioyced with her.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ ἤκουσαν οἱ περίοικοι καὶ οἱ συγγενεῖς αὐτῆς ὅτι ἐμεγάλυνεν κύριος τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ μετʼ αὐτῆς, καὶ συνέχαιρον αὐτῇ.
RP2018
Καὶ ἤκουσαν οἱ περίοικοι καὶ οἱ συγγενεῖς αὐτῆς ὅτι ἐμεγάλυνεν κύριος τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ μετ’ αὐτῆς, καὶ συνέχαιρον αὐτῇ.
TR-Boyd
Καὶ ἤκουσαν οἱ περίοικοι καὶ οἱ συγγενεῖς αὐτῆς ὅτι ἐμεγάλυνε Κύριος τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ μετ᾿ αὐτῆς, καὶ συνέχαιρον αὐτῇ.
SCR1894
και ηκουσαν οι περιοικοι και οι συγγενεις αυτης οτι εμεγαλυνεν κυριος το ελεος αυτου μετ αυτης και συνεχαιρον αυτη

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👤 Jesus Christ◆ Birth of John the Baptist

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
  • Luke 1:25“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
  • Psalms 113:9He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!
  • Ruth 4:14–17Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel. He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your…
  • 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
  • Luke 1:14He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
  • Isaiah 66:9–10Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God. Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with…
  • Genesis 19:19Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I cannot run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die.
  • Genesis 21:6Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.”

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