Luke 1:35 net — The angel replied,“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore th…

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"The angel replied,“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God."

— Luke 1:35, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

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He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.

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He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end.”

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Mary said to the angel,“How will this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?”

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The angel replied,“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.

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“And look, your relative Elizabeth has also become pregnant with a son in her old age– although she was called barren, she is now in her sixth month!

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For nothing will be impossible with God.”

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So Mary said,“Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

Luke 1:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:35 say?
Luke 1:35 in the NET Bible reads: “The angel replied,“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.”
Where is Luke 1:35 in the Bible?
Luke 1:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 35.
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 1:35.
What translation should I read Luke 1:35 in?
Luke 1:35 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 1:35?
Luke 1:35 reads (NET): “The angel replied,“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.” 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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