Luke 1:57 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Now when Elizabeth was due to deliver, she gave birth to a son.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now the time that Elizabeth should be delivered came, and she gave birth to a son.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Elisabeth’s time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

Common English Bible

When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a boy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now the time for Elizabeth to give birth arrived, and she brought forth a son.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Now Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son.

Luke 1:57 Cross References

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid Zacharias, for your earnest prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to a son and you will name him John.

Luke 1:5

In the days of King Herod, of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the “Abijah” division. He had a wife named Elizabeth who was a descendant of Aaron.

Luke 1:56

So, Mary stayed with [her relative] Elizabeth for about three months [i.e., until about the time John was born. See 1:26-31], and then returned to her home.

Luke 1:58

When her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had extended great mercy toward her [i.e., in giving her a child], they rejoiced with her.