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John leaped before he was born

When Mary greeted Elizabeth, the baby in Elizabeth's womb leaped for joy. Luke 1:41–44

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"When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit." She said "the baby leaped in my womb for joy!" Luke 1:39–44

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Luke 1:41–44 WEB

⁴¹When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. ⁴²She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! ⁴³Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? ⁴⁴For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!

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When Mary visited Elizabeth, Elizabeth's baby (John) jumped for joy inside her!

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