Luke 1:44

Modern

For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

Traditional

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

Literal

For behold, as the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby in my womb leaped in exultation.

Latin

Ecce enim ut facta est vox salutationis tuæ in auribus meis, exsultavit in gaudio infans in utero meo.

Greek

English

For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

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