Luke 1:58 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy on her, and they rejoiced with her.

American Standard Version (1901)

And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.

Common English Bible

Her neighbors and relatives celebrated with her because they had heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy with her, and so they congratulated her.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had shewed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her.

Luke 1:58 Cross References

Luke 1:14

And you will have joy and happiness and many people will rejoice when he is born.

Luke 1:25

“The Lord has done this for me, and at this time [in my life] He has favored me by removing the stigma placed on me by people [i.e., for not having children].”

Luke 1:57

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

Luke 14:12

Then Jesus also said to the Pharisee who had invited Him [to dinner], “When you prepare a breakfast or a supper, do not invite your friends, or brothers, or relatives or rich neighbors [only], for maybe they will invite you back, and [then] you will be repaid [for your kindness].

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are joyful. Cry with those who are sad. Romans 12:16 Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a “big shot,” but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart.

1 Corinthians 12:26

So, if one part [i.e., one Christian] suffers, then all the parts [i.e., the other Christians] should suffer with it. Or, if one part is honored, all the [other] parts should rejoice with it.