Luke 1:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

And he will go before him with the spirit and power of Elijah, so that he may turn the hearts of the fathers to the sons, and the incredulous to the prudence of the just, so as to prepare for the Lord a completed people."

Cross References

1 Kings 17:1

And Elijah the Tishbite, from the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the Lord lives, the God of Israel, in whose sight I stand, there shall not be dew or rain during these years, except by the words of my mouth."

1 Kings 18:18

And he said: "I have not troubled Israel. But it is you, and the house of your father, who have abandoned the commandments of the Lord, and have followed the Baals.

1 Kings 21:20

And Ahab said to Elijah, "Have you discovered me to be your enemy?" And he said: "I have discovered you to have been sold, so that you would do evil in the sight of the Lord:

2 Kings 1:16

And he said to him: "Thus says the Lord: Because you sent messengers to consult Beelzebub, the god of Ekron, as if there were no God in Israel, from whom you would be able to seek a word, therefore, from the bed to which you have ascended, you shall not descend. Instead, dying you shall die."

1 Chronicles 29:18

O Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham and Isaac and Israel, preserve unto eternity this desire of their heart, and let this purpose remain forever, for the worship of you.

2 Chronicles 29:36

And Hezekiah and all the people were joyful because the ministry of the Lord was accomplished. For certainly, it had pleased them to do this suddenly.

Psalm 111:10

The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish.

Psalm 78:8

Do not remember our iniquities of the past. May your mercies quickly intercept us, for we have become exceedingly poor.

Isaiah 29:24

And those who had gone astray in spirit will know understanding, and those who had murmured will learn the law.

Amos 4:12

Because of this, I will do these things to you, Israel. But after I have done these things to you, Israel, be prepared to meet your God.

Matthew 11:14

And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah, who is to come.

Matthew 14:4

For John was telling him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

Matthew 3:3

For this is the one who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, saying: "A voice crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his paths."

Matthew 3:4

Now the same John had a garment made from the hair of camels, and a leather belt around his waist. And his food was locusts and wild honey.

Luke 1:16

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

Luke 1:76

And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the face of the Lord: to prepare his ways,

John 1:13

These are born, not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

John 1:34

And I saw, and I gave testimony: that this one is the Son of God."

John 3:28

You yourselves offer testimony for me that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but that I have been sent before him.

Acts 10:33

And so, I promptly sent for you. And you have done well in coming here. Therefore, all of us are now present in your sight to hear all the things that were taught to you by the Lord."

Romans 9:23

so that he might reveal the wealth of his glory, within these vessels of mercy, which he has prepared unto glory?

Colossians 1:12

giving thanks to God the Father, who has made us worthy to have a share in the portion of the saints, in the light.

2 Timothy 2:21

If anyone, then, will have cleansed himself from these things, he shall be a vessel held in honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, an acquired people, so that you may announce the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 John 2:28

And now, little sons, abide in him, so that when he appears, we may have faith, and we may not be confounded by him at his advent.

Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones. And they sat upon them. And judgment was given to them. And the souls of those beheaded because of the testimony of Jesus and because of the Word of God, and who did not adore the beast, nor his image, nor accept his character on their foreheads or on their hands: they lived and they reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

1 Samuel 7:5

And Samuel said, "Gather all of Israel at Mizpah, so that I may pray for you to the Lord."