Luke 1:13

The Passion Translation

But the angel reassured him, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God is showing grace to you. For I have come to tell you that your prayer for a child has been answered. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son and you are to name him John.

Cross References

Genesis 17:10

So here is the sign of the covenant that you are to keep, so that it will endure between you and me and your descendants: circumcise every male among you.

Genesis 17:19

God said, “Listen to me. I promise that you and Sarah will have a son, and you will call him Isaac. I will confirm my everlasting covenant of love with him and his seed.

Genesis 18:14

Do you think there is anything too marvelous for Yahweh? I will appear to you at the appointed time next year and Sarah will have a son!”

Genesis 25:21

Now, Rebekah was unable to have children, but Isaac pleaded with Yahweh on behalf of his wife because she was barren—and she did get pregnant, for Yahweh responded to Isaac’s prayer.

Psalm 113:9

God’s grace provides for the barren ones a joyful home with children so that even childless couples find a family. He makes them happy parents surrounded by their pride and joy. That’s the God we praise, so give it all to him!

Psalm 118:21

I will offer all my loving praise to you, and I thank you so much for answering my prayer and bringing me salvation!

Isaiah 8:3

Then I slept with my wife, the prophetess; she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Then the Lord Yahweh told me, “You will name him Quickly—to the Plunder! Hurry—to the Loot!

Daniel 10:12

He reassured me by saying, “Daniel, don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring to you the answer to your prayer. From the first day you sought to understand the revelation and humbled yourself before God, your words were heard in heaven.

Matthew 1:21

She will give birth to a son and you are to name him ‘Savior,’ for he is destined to give his life to save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 14:27

Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!”

Matthew 28:5

The women were breathless and terrified, until the angel said to them, “There’s no reason to be afraid. I know you’re here looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Mark 16:6

But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I know that you’re here looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here—he has risen victoriously! Look! See the place where they laid him.

Luke 1:14

His birth will bring you much joy and gladness. Many will rejoice because of him,

Luke 1:30

But the angel reassured her, saying, “Do not yield to your fear, Mary, for the Lord has found delight in you and has chosen to surprise you with a wonderful gift.

Luke 2:21

On the day of the baby’s circumcision ceremony, eight days after his birth, his parents gave him the name Jesus, the name prophesied by the angel before he was born.

Acts 10:31

He said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayers. Your generosity to the poor has been recorded and remembered in God’s presence.

Judges 6:23

But Yahweh spoke to him and said, “Be at peace. Don’t be afraid. You will not die.”