Luke 1:17 “And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, t…”

Luke 1:17

And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

World English Bible

He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord.”

American Standard Version

And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him.

Geneva Bible 1599

For he shall goe before him in the spirite and power of Elias, to turne the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisedome of the iust men, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

Darby Translation

And he shall go before him in [the] spirit and power of Elias, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to [the] thoughts of just [men], to make ready for [the] Lord a prepared people.

Young's Literal Translation

and he shall go before Him, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn hearts of fathers unto children, and disobedient ones to the wisdom of righteous ones, to make ready for the Lord, a people prepared.'

Bible in Basic English

And he will go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, turning the hearts of fathers to their children, and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness; to make ready a people whose hearts have been turned to the Lord.

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Cross references

“before”

John 3:28 Luke 1:16 John 1:13 John 1:34 John 1:23–30

John 3:28 · BSB

You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’

Luke 1:16 · BSB

Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

John 1:13 · BSB

children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.

John 1:34 · BSB

I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God. ”

John 1:23–30 · BSB

John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

“in”

Matthew 11:14 Mark 9:11–13 Revelation 20:4 Malachi 4:5 Malachi 4:6 Matthew 17:11

Matthew 11:14 · BSB

And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

Mark 9:11–13 · BSB

And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Revelation 20:4 · BSB

Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped…

Malachi 4:5 · BSB

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

Malachi 4:6 · BSB

And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”

Matthew 17:11 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.

“power”

1 Kings 17:1 2 Kings 1:4–6 2 Kings 1:16 1 Kings 18:18 1 Kings 21:20

1 Kings 17:1 · BSB

Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”

2 Kings 1:4–6 · BSB

Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘You will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.’” So Elijah departed.

2 Kings 1:16 · BSB

And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore yo…

1 Kings 18:18 · BSB

“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.

1 Kings 21:20 · BSB

When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.

“Elijah”

Matthew 14:4 Matthew 3:4 Matthew 3:7–12

Matthew 14:4 · BSB

because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Matthew 3:4 · BSB

John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

Matthew 3:7–12 · BSB

But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

“turn”

Luke 3:7–14

Luke 3:7–14 · BSB

Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

“and the”

Isaiah 29:24 Matthew 21:29–32 1 Corinthians 6:9–11

Isaiah 29:24 · BSB

Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.”

Matthew 21:29–32 · BSB

‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went.

1 Corinthians 6:9–11 · BSB

Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,

“to make”

1 Chronicles 29:18 Psalm 78:8 Colossians 1:12 1 Peter 2:9 Psalm 111:10 2 Timothy 2:21

1 Chronicles 29:18 · BSB

O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You.

Psalm 78:8 · BSB

Then they will not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose heart was not loyal, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

Colossians 1:12 · BSB

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Psalm 111:10 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Also

Luke 1:76

Luke 1:76 · BSB

And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

18“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”

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