Luke 1:16

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“Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.”

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“Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.”

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“And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord their God.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“and many of the sons of Israel he shall turn to the Lord their God,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 1:16 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Isaiah 40:3A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
  2. Isaiah 49:6He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
  3. Daniel 12:3Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
  4. Malachi 3:1“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
  5. Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
  6. Matthew 21:32For John came to you in a righteous way and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
  7. Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

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