Category: Luke

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the…

1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. 4 So he ran…

7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Setting the Scene for Luke 15:7 In Luke chapter 15, Jesus is surrounded by a diverse crowd of people, including tax collectors and sinners, who have gathered to…

18 “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.” Setting the Scene for Luke 16:18 In Luke chapter 16, we find Jesus teaching a parable to his disciples and a group of Pharisees who were known for their love of money.…

1 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.…

45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Setting the Scene for Luke 1:45 In Luke chapter 1, we find Mary, the mother of Jesus, visiting her relative Elizabeth. The scene is set in a humble home in the hill country…

27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Setting the Scene for Luke 6:27 In Luke chapter 6, we find Jesus teaching a large crowd on a level place, likely a plain or a plateau. The scene is set in the countryside, with the sun…

28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” Setting the Scene for Luke 1:28 In Luke chapter 1, we find the scene where the angel Gabriel appears to Mary, a young virgin living in the town of Nazareth. Mary is going about her daily routine when…

10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Setting the Scene for Luke 2:10 In Luke chapter 2, we find the scene where an angel of the Lord appears to shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem. The…

2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. Setting the Scene for Luke 2:1 In Luke chapter 2, the scene is set in the town of Bethlehem during the time of a census decreed by Caesar Augustus. Joseph, a descendant of King David, is traveling…