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They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.

Afterward he was revealed to the eleven themselves as they sat at the table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they didn't believe those who had seen him after he had risen.

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Ruach HaKodesh, even from his mother's womb.

He will go before his face in the spirit and power of Eliyah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."

Zekharyah said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."

The people were waiting for Zekharyah, and they marveled while he delayed in the temple.

The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Miryam, for you have found favor with God.

For no word from God will be void of power."

For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!

Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"

For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.

For he who is mighty has done to me great things. Holy is his name.

His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is Yochanan." They all marveled.

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Yisra'el, For he has visited and worked redemption for his people;

And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David

And you, child, will be called a prophet of Ha`Elyon, For you will go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways,

She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord.