Luke 1:66

The Passion Translation

All who heard this news were astonished and wondered, “Since a miracle brought his birth, what on earth will this child become? Clearly, God’s presence is upon this child in a powerful way!”

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

So his brothers grew more jealous of him, but his father kept pondering Joseph’s dream.

Genesis 39:2

Yahweh’s presence was with Joseph and he became successful while living in the house of his Egyptian master.

Psalm 119:11

I consider your Word to be my greatest treasure, and I treasure it in my heart to keep me from committing sin’s treason against you.

Psalm 80:17

Strengthen this Branch-Man, the Son of your love, the Son of Man who dwells at your right hand.

Psalm 89:21

I will be strength to him, and I will give him my grace to sustain him no matter what comes.

Luke 1:80

Afterward, their son grew up and was strengthened by the Holy Spirit and he grew in his love for God. John chose to live in the lonely wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

Luke 2:19

But Mary treasured all these things in her heart and often pondered what they meant.

Luke 2:40

The child grew more powerful in grace, for he was being filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.

Luke 2:51

Jesus went back home with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother treasured Jesus’ words deeply in her heart.

Luke 9:44

Everyone marveled, trying to process what they had just witnessed. Jesus then turned to his disciples and said, “Listen carefully and let these words sink into your hearts. The Son of Man is about to be betrayed and surrendered to the authority of men.”

Acts 11:21

The mighty power of the Lord was with them as they ministered, and a large number of people believed and turned their hearts to the Lord.

Colossians 1:5

Your faith and love rise within you as you access all the treasures of your inheritance stored up in the heavenly realm. For the revelation of the true gospel is as real today as the day you first heard of our glorious hope, now that you have believed in the truth of the gospel.