19 And the angel answered and said to him, “I am (A)Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and bring you [a]these glad (B)tidings. 20 But behold, (C)you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time.”

21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he lingered so long in the temple.

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  1. Luke 1:19 this good news

19 And the angel answered him, “I am (A)Gabriel. (B)I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 And behold, (C)you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” 21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in (D)the temple.

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