Luke 1:57 kjva — Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son."

— Luke 1:57, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 1 — Context

54

He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

55

As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

56

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

57

Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

58

And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

59

And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

60

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

Luke 1:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:57 say?
Luke 1:57 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.”
Where is Luke 1:57 in the Bible?
Luke 1:57 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 57.
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 1:57.
What translation should I read Luke 1:57 in?
Luke 1:57 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 1:57?
Luke 1:57 reads (KJVA): “Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.” 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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