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Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.
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And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.
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for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
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All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things.
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salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us—
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in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
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and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
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But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
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The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
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Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
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Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
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He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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And all people will see God’s salvation.’”
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The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah.
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John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of his marriage to Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the other evil things he had done,
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Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.
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The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened
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The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.
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And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.
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If you worship me, it will all be yours.”
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When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
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All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.
