Pentecost Season · Nativity of St John the Baptist: Vigil · Year A
Luke 1:5-17
The Angel Foretells the Birth of John
June 24, 2026
Overview & Insights
"He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God." (Luke 1:16)
The angel Gabriel appears to the priest Zechariah in the temple and announces that his aged wife Elizabeth will bear a son to be named John. The child will be filled with the Holy Spirit and go before the Lord in the spirit of Elijah.
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Commentary
Luke 1: The Birth of John and Jesus Foretold Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Luke 1 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Luke 1:5 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the announcement to Zechariah in one place.
Barnes' Notes on Luke 1 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole first chapter of Luke.
Luke 1 Scripture Reflections Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Catholic homiletic reflections gathered on the infancy narrative and the forerunner's birth.
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the feast.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Luke, its structure and themes.
Gospel of Luke Overview (Luke 1-9) BibleProject
An animated overview of the opening movement of Luke's Gospel.
Luke 1:5 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the annunciation to Zechariah.
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