Luke 1:76 net — And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,

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"And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,"

— Luke 1:76, NET Bible

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“And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;”
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Luke 1 — Context

the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants

that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, may serve him without fear,

in holiness and righteousness before him for as long as we live.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

Luke 1:76 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:76 say?

Luke 1:76 in the NET Bible reads: “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,”

Where is Luke 1:76 in the Bible?

Luke 1:76 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 76.

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 1:76.

What translation should I read Luke 1:76 in?

Luke 1:76 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 1:76?

Luke 1:76 reads (NET): “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,” 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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