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Luke 1:21
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
Luke 1:21 · Berean Standard Bible
Luke 1:21 in other translations
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
The people were waiting for Zechariah, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
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In context
18 “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
19 “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
20 And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”
21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
22 When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless.
23 And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
24 After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
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