Luke 1:13

Translations

Modern

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Traditional

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Literal

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your petition was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear to you a son, and you will call his name John.

Latin

Ait autem ad illum angelus: Ne timeas, Zacharia, quoniam exaudita est deprecatio tua: et uxor tua Elisabeth pariet tibi filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Joannem:

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English

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Notes

Luke 1:12–13

he was startled and gripped with fear: Fear and awe are common reactions when someone sees an angel or experiences the presence of God (Judges 6:22–23; 13:22; Isaiah 6:5). The person is often reassured by a saying such as "Do not be afraid."
you are to give him the name John: In Hebrew, the name John means "the Lord has shown favor." This favor came to Elizabeth and Zechariah through their son and to the Israelite nation through the Christ (Messiah), whose coming John would announce.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Sarah Angels Infertility The Blessings of Jesus Visions

Events

John's birth predictedc. 6 BC

Related verses

1 Samuel 2:21
So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.
Acts 10:31
…and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.
Psalm 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!
Genesis 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
Psalm 127:3–5
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
Luke 2:21
When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived.
Psalm 118:21
I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”
Daniel 10:12
“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
Genesis 17:10
This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised.
Matthew 14:27
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
Judges 6:23
But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

People

Elizabeth: The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Zechariah: Priest, father of John the Baptist

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Elizabeth Gabriel Gospel John the Baptist Luke, Gospel of Virgin Birth of Jesus Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Zacharias Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Announces the Birth of John the Baptist Angels: Announced: The Conception of John the Baptist Answers To Prayer: Zacharias Barrenness: Miraculously Removed: Elisabeth Children in Answer to Prayer: Zacharias Children: Often Given in Answer to Prayer Children: Often Prayed For Elisabeth (Elizabeth): The Wife of Zacharias and the Mother of John the Baptist Elizabeth Gabriel: Appeared to Zacharias John: Miraculous Birth of John: The Baptist: Prophecies Concerning Joy of Elisabeth, when Mary Visited Her Prayer: Answered: Zacharias, for a Son Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Zacharias, officiating Priest In, Has a Vision of an Angel Vision of Zacharias in the Temple Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:13

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