Luke 1:23

Modern

And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.

Traditional

And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

Literal

And it came to pass, when the days of his service were fulfilled, that he went away to his house.

Latin

Et factum est, ut impleti sunt dies officii ejus, abiit in domum suam:

Greek

English

And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Chronicles 9:25
Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.
2 Kings 11:5–7
…and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace,