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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