that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us.

He has done this to show mercy to our ancestors, and to remember his holy covenant –

in holiness and righteousness before him for as long as we live.

Everyone went to his own town to be registered.

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!”

and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

a light, for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”

Now Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem every year for the feast of the Passover.

When he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.

When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.

And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

Yet his parents did not understand the remark he made to them.

He went into all the region around the Jordan River, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

and all humanity will see the salvation of God.’”

So the crowds were asking him, “What then should we do?”

And in this way, with many other exhortations, John proclaimed good news to the people.

Herod added this to them all: He locked up John in prison.

and ‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

So when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until a more opportune time.

He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by all.