19 And the Angel answered, and said unto him, I am Gabriel [a]that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these good tidings.

20 And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not be able to speak, until the day that these things be done, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

21 Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the Temple.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 1:19 That appears, for so the Hebrews use this word (to stand) meaning that they are ready to do his commandment.

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