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Luke 1:21
Luke 1:21 is verse 21 of Luke chapter 1, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
King James Version
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
World English Bible
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
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Luke 1:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible
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.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Numbers 6:23“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
Numbers 6:24‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;
Numbers 6:25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
Numbers 6:26may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
Numbers 6:27So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”