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Luke 1:26

Luke 1:26
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And in the sixth month,.... After Elisabeth's conception; for so long was John the Baptist conceived before Christ, and so long he was born before him; and it seems as if there was the same distance…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In the sixth month - The sixth month after Elizabeth’s conception. A city of Galilee named Nazareth - See the notes at Mat 2:22-23.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A city of Galilee - As Joseph and Mary were both of the family of David, the patrimonial estate of which lay in Bethlehem, it seems as if the family residence should have been in that city, and not in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 1:26-38

We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Luke 1:26-38

The Annunciation

26. in the sixth month i. e. after the vision of Zachariah. This is the only passage which indicates the age of John the Baptist, as half a year older than our Lord.

Galilee Thus…

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