Luke 1:19 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹⁹ The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God and was sent to speak to yoʋ and bring yoʋ this good news.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ And the angel replied to him, I am Gabriel. I stand in the [very] presence of God, and I have been sent to talk to you and to bring you this good news. [Dan. 8:16; 9:21.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ The angel replied, “I am Gabriel. I stand in God’s presence. I was sent to speak to you and to bring this good news to you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ And in response, the Angel said to him: "I am Gabriel, who stands before God, and I have been sent to speak to you, and to proclaim these things to you.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁹ And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God: and am sent to speak to thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Luke 1:19 Cross References

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of my Father in heaven.

Luke 1:20

But behold, yoʋ will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because yoʋ did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their appointed time.”

Luke 1:26

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,

Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all the people.

Luke 21:36

Therefore stay alert at all times, praying that you may be considered worthy to escape everything that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Hebrews 4:14

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.