Luke 1:12

12 When he saw the angel, Zechariah was startled and frightened.

Luke 1:12 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:12

And when Zacharias saw him
The angel; he was troubled, and fear fell upon him; for such appearances of angels were not now so common as formerly: and when they were more usual, generally had such effects on the minds, even of good men; see ( Judges 6:22 ) ( Daniel 8:17 ) .

Luke 1:12 In-Context

10 There were a great many people outside praying at the time the incense was offered.

11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing on the right side of the incense table.

12 When he saw the angel, Zechariah was startled and frightened.

13 But the angel said to him, "Zechariah, don't be afraid. God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give birth to a son, and you will name him John.

14 He will bring you joy and gladness, and many people will be happy because of his birth.