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Parallel Stories of Jesus and John the Baptist in Luke
Luke’s Gospel tells the infancy stories of John the Baptist and Jesus through a series of parallel segments:
|
John the Baptist |
Jesus |
Luke introduces the parents of the child-to-be. |
1:5–7 |
1:26–27 |
An angel announces the child’s birth. |
1:8–23 |
1:28–38 |
The mother responds to God’s announced plan. |
1:24–25 |
1:39–56 |
The baby is born. |
1:57–58 |
2:1–20 |
The baby is circumcised and named. |
1:59–66 |
2:21–24 |
Prophesy is offered concerning the child. |
1:67–79 |
2:25–38 |
The child grows and matures. |
1:80 |
2:40–52 |