Lucas 1:8

8 Cierto día, Zacarías se encontraba sirviendo a Dios en el templo, porque su grupo de sacerdotes estaba de turno esa semana.

Lucas 1:8 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:8

And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's
office
To which he was called and ordained, even to offer gifts and sacrifices for men; whilst he was in the way of his duty, when oftentimes God appears to, and in favour of his people; whilst he was performing it,

before God;
in the temple, where was the symbol of the divine presence, before the altar of the Lord; and as having the fear of God before his eyes; considering himself as in the sight of God, and doing his work faithfully and sincerely:

in the order of his course;
taking his turn in the order of the course of Abia, to which he belonged; (See Gill on Luke 1:5).

Lucas 1:8 In-Context

6 Zacarías y Elisabet eran justos a los ojos de Dios y cuidadosos en obedecer todos los mandamientos y las ordenanzas del Señor.

7 No tenían hijos porque Elisabet no podía quedar embarazada y los dos eran ya muy ancianos.

8 Cierto día, Zacarías se encontraba sirviendo a Dios en el templo, porque su grupo de sacerdotes estaba de turno esa semana.

9 Como era costumbre entre los sacerdotes, le tocó por sorteo entrar en el santuario del Señor y quemar el incienso.

10 Mientras el incienso se quemaba, una gran multitud estaba afuera orando.