12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel, and (A)fear [a]gripped him. 13 But the angel said to him, “(B)Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and (C)you will [b]give him the name John. 14 You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 1:12 Or fell upon
  2. Luke 1:13 Lit call his name

12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.(A) 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid,(B) Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.(C) 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,(D)

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