Luke 1:26

“And in the sixt moneth, the Angel Gabriel was sent from God, vnto a citie of Galilee, named Nazareth,”

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Other Translations

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
- King James Version

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town in Galilee, named Nazareth,
- Basic English Bible

But in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent of God to a city of Galilee, of which [the] name [was] Nazareth,
- Darby Bible

And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
- Webster's Bible

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
- Weymouth Bible

Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
- World English Bible

But in the sixte moneth the aungel Gabriel was sent fro God in to a citee of Galilee, whos name was Nazareth,
- Wycliffe Bible

And in the sixth month was the messenger Gabriel sent by God, to a city of Galilee, the name of which [is] Nazareth,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Luke 1:26


1:26 In the sixth month - After Elisabeth had conceived.


People's Bible Notes for Luke 1:26


Lu 1:26 Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee. Nazareth, the home of Mary. Matthew (Mt 1:20) gives an account of this visit, but does not give the angel's name.

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