Luke 1:18-25 (New International Version)
View In My Bible
18
Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this?1 I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."2
19
The angel answered, "I am Gabriel.3 I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.
20
And now you will be silent and not able to speak4 until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time."
21
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple.
22
When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs5 to them but remained unable to speak.
23
When his time of service was completed, he returned home.
24
After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.
25
"The Lord has done this for me," she said. "In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace6 among the people."
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
Free Newsletters
To receive email newsletters, updates, and special offers from BibleStudyTools, select your newsletter(s), enter your email address and hit "Subscribe".
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use