Luke 1:5-13

Christian Standard Bible

Gabriel Predicts John’s Birth

⁵ In the days of King Herod^(A) of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division^(B) named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. ⁶ Both were righteous in God’s sight,^(C) living without blame^(D) according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord. ⁷ But they had no children because Elizabeth could not conceive, and both of them were well along in years.^(E)

⁸ When his division was on duty^(F) and he was serving as priest before God, ⁹ it happened that he was chosen by lot,^(G) according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.^{(H) 10} At the hour of incense the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. ¹¹ An angel of the Lord^(I) appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense.^{(J) 12} When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified and overcome with fear.^{(K) 13} But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid,^(L) Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard.^(M) Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.^(N)