Luke 1:79-80

New Century Version

⁷⁹It will shine on those who live in darkness,
in the shadow of death.
It will guide us into the path of peace.”

⁸⁰And so the child grew up and became strong in spirit. John lived in the desert until the time when he came out to preach to Israel.

Luke 1:79-80

New International Version

⁷⁹to shine on those living in darkness
and in the shadow of death,^(A)
to guide our feet into the path of peace.”^(B)

⁸⁰And the child grew and became strong in spirit^[a];^(C) and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)