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And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come on them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient [to walk] in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared [for him].

And Zacharias said to the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.

And the angel said to her, Don't be afraid, Mary: for you have found favor with God.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

For look, when the voice of your salutation came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.

And blessed [is] she that believed; for there shall be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.

For he has looked on the low estate of his slave: For look, from now on all generations shall call me blessed.

For he that is mighty has done to me great things; And holy is his name.

And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all marveled.

And all that heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.

Blessed [be] the Lord, the God of Israel; For he has visited and made redemption for his people,

And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his son David

Yes and you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High: For you shall go before the Lord to make ready his ways;

And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And the angel said to them, Don't be afraid; for look, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

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

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken to them.