Luke 1:36 bbe — Even now Elisabeth, who is of your family, is to be a mother, though she is old: and this is the sixth month with her w…

Bible in Basic English

"Even now Elisabeth, who is of your family, is to be a mother, though she is old: and this is the sixth month with her who was without children."

— Luke 1:36, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 1 — Context

33

He will have rule over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.

34

And Mary said to the angel, How may this be, because I have had no knowledge of a man?

35

And the angel in answer said to her, The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will come to rest on you, and so that which will come to birth will be named holy, Son of God.

36

Even now Elisabeth, who is of your family, is to be a mother, though she is old: and this is the sixth month with her who was without children.

37

For there is nothing which God is not able to do.

38

And Mary said: I am the servant of the Lord; may it be to me as you say. And the angel went away.

39

Then Mary got up and went quickly into the high lands, to a town of Judah;

Luke 1:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:36 say?
Luke 1:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Even now Elisabeth, who is of your family, is to be a mother, though she is old: and this is the sixth month with her who was without children.”
Where is Luke 1:36 in the Bible?
Luke 1:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 36.
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 1:36.
What translation should I read Luke 1:36 in?
Luke 1:36 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 1:36?
Luke 1:36 reads (BBE): “Even now Elisabeth, who is of your family, is to be a mother, though she is old: and this is the sixth month with her who was without children.” 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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