Luke 1:17

A Conservative Version

And he will go ahead, in front of him, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn back the hearts of fathers toward children, and the disobedient in a mentality of the righteous, to make ready for Lord a people prepared.

Cross References

Matthew 11:14

And if ye are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is going to come.

Luke 1:76

And thou, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High. For thou will go ahead, before the face of Lord, to prepare his ways,

John 3:28

Ye yourselves testify that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent ahead of that man.

Psalm 78:8

and might not be as their fathers: a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with God.

1 Chronicles 29:18

O LORD, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart to thee.

Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them. And judgment was given to them and the souls of those who were beheaded because of the testimony of Jesus, and because of the word of God, and who did not worship the beast nor his image,

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for an acquired possession, so that ye might broadly proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Colossians 1:12

Giving thanks to the Father who made us qualified for the share of the portion of the sanctified in light.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

2 Timothy 2:21

If therefore any man purges himself from these things, he will be a vessel for esteem, sanctified and useful to the master, prepared for every good work.

Isaiah 29:24

They also who err in spirit shall come to understanding, and those who murmur shall receive instruction.

Romans 9:23

and that he might make known the wealth of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he previously prepared for glory,

Acts 10:33

Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou did well having come. Now therefore we are all present in the sight of God, to hear all the things commanded thee by God.

John 1:34

And I have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.

John 1:13

who were begotten, not from blood, nor from a will of flesh, nor from a will of man, but from God.

Luke 1:16

And he will turn back many of the sons of Israel to Lord their God.

Matthew 14:4

For John said to him, It is not permitted for thee to have her.

Amos 4:12

Therefore thus I will do to thee, O Israel, [and] because I will do this to thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.

Psalm 10:17

LORD, thou have heard the desire of the humble. Thou will prepare their heart, thou will cause thine ear to hear,

2 Chronicles 29:36

And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, because of that which God had prepared for the people; for the thing was done suddenly.

1 Kings 21:20

And Ahab said to Elijah, Have thou found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found thee because thou have sold thyself to do that which is evil in the sight of LORD.

1 Kings 17:1

And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the sojourners of Gilead, said to Ahab, As LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is made known, we may have confidence, and not be shamed by him at his coming.

Matthew 3:4

Now John himself had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leather belt about his waist. And his food was locusts and wild honey.

2 Kings 1:16

And he said to him, Thus says LORD, Inasmuch as thou have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, is it because there is no God in Israel to inquire of his word? Therefore thou shall not come down from the bed w

1 Kings 18:18

And he answered, I have not troubled Israel, but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of LORD, and thou have followed the Baalim.

1 Samuel 7:5

And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray for you to LORD.

Matthew 3:3

For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of a man crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of Lord. Make his paths straight.