Luke 1:26 kjv — And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

King James Version

"And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,"

— Luke 1:26, King James Version

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Luke 1 — Context

23

And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

24

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

25

Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

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

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To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

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And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

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And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

Luke 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:26 say?
Luke 1:26 in the King James Version reads: “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,”
Where is Luke 1:26 in the Bible?
Luke 1:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 26.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:26.
What translation should I read Luke 1:26 in?
Luke 1:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:26?
Luke 1:26 reads (KJV): “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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