Luke 1:40 web — and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

World English Bible

"and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth."

— Luke 1:40, World English Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

37

For everything spoken by God is possible."

38

Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.

39

Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,

40

and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

41

It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

42

She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

43

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Luke 1:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:40 say?
Luke 1:40 in the World English Bible reads: “and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.”
Where is Luke 1:40 in the Bible?
Luke 1:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 40.
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 1:40.
What translation should I read Luke 1:40 in?
Luke 1:40 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 1:40?
Luke 1:40 reads (WEB): “and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.” 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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