Lucas 1:8

8 Y aconteció que ejerciendo Zacarías el sacerdocio delante de Dios por el orden de su vez,

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 Y eran ambos justos delante de Dios, andando sin reprensión en todos los mandamientos y estatutos del Señor.

7 Y no tenían hijo, porque Elisabet era estéril, y ambos eran avanzados en días.

8 Y aconteció que ejerciendo Zacarías el sacerdocio delante de Dios por el orden de su vez,

9 Conforme á la costumbre del sacerdocio, salió en suerte á poner el incienso, entrando en el templo del Señor.

10 Y toda la multitud del pueblo estaba fuera orando á la hora del incienso.