Luke 1:78

New American Bible - revised edition

because of the tender mercy of our God by which the daybreak from on high will visit us

Cross References

Psalm 25:6

Remember your compassion and your mercy, O Lord, for they are ages old.

Isaiah 11:1

But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.

Isaiah 42:16

I will lead the blind on a way they do not know; by paths they do not know I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them, and make crooked ways straight. These are my promises: I made them, I will not forsake them.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and regard us from your holy and glorious palace! Where is your zealous care and your might, your surge of pity? Your mercy hold not back!

Isaiah 63:7

The loving deeds of the Lord I will recall, the glorious acts of the Lord, Because of all the Lord has done for us, the immense goodness to the house of Israel, Which he has granted according to his mercy and his many loving deeds.

Zechariah 3:8

“Hear, O Joshua, high priest! You and your associates who sit before you! For they are signs of things to come! I will surely bring my servant the Branch.

Zechariah 6:12

And say to him: Thus says the Lord of hosts: There is a man whose name is Branch —and from his place he will branch out and he will build the temple of the Lord.

Numbers 24:17

I see him, though not now; I observe him, though not near: A star shall advance from Jacob, and a scepter shall rise from Israel, That will crush the brows of Moab, and the skull of all the Sethites,

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.

Ephesians 5:14

for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore, it says: “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:1

If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy,

Colossians 3:12

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

2 Peter 1:19

Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

1 John 3:17

If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright morning star.”