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Luke 1:14

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 1:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
Luke 1:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of altar of incense.
12And Zacharias was troubled when he saw [him], and fear fell upon him.
13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother`s womb.
16And many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God.
17And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient [to walk] in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared [for him].
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And thou shalt have joy and gladness, etc.] Not only because of his having a son; but because this his son would be the prophet of the Highest; would go before the Lord, and prepare his ways; give knowledge of salvation to many, and light to them that were in darkness, and guide their feet in the way of peace: all which, and more, he afterwards expresses in his song, whereby this part of the angel's prediction had its accomplishment: and many shall rejoice at his birth; as the neighbours and cousins of his parents did; (see <420158>Luke 1:58) and not only they, but all others, who, afterwards had knowledge of him as prophet, and as the forerunner of the Messiah.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“shall rejoice--so they did (Luk 1:58, Luk 1:66); but the meaning rather is, "shall have cause to rejoice"--it would prove to many a joyful event.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Many shall rejoice at his birth - This does not refer so much to the time of his birth as to the subsequent rejoicing. Such will be his “character,” that he will be an honor to the family, and many will rejoice that he lived: or, in other words, he will be a blessing to mankind. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 1:58; Gen 21:6; Pro 15:20, Pro 23:15, Pro 23:24 Luke 1:15”
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