Luke 1:14

New Century Version

He will bring you joy and gladness, and many people will be happy because of his birth.

Cross References

Genesis 21:6

And Sarah said, “God has made me laugh. Everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 23:15

My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of a good child is very happy; parents who have wise children are glad because of them.

Jeremiah 20:15

Let there be a curse on the man who brought my father the news: “You have a son!” This made my father very glad.

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, don’t be afraid. God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give birth to a son, and you will name him John.

Luke 1:15

John will be a great man for the Lord. He will never drink wine or beer, and even from birth, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and relatives heard how good the Lord was to her, and they rejoiced with her.