Now the time came for Elizabeth's child to be born, and she gave birth to a son.

While they were there, the time came for her child to be born,

and she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped him up, and laid him in a manger, for there was no room for them at the inn.

for today, in the town of David, a Savior for you has been born who is your Messiah and Lord.

in fulfilment of the requirement of the Law of the Lord, "Every first-born male shall be considered consecrated to the Lord,"

"I tell you, among men born of women there is none greater than John; and yet those who are of little importance in the Kingdom of God are greater than he.

for a time is coming when they will say, 'Happy are the childless women, and those who have never borne or nursed children!'