Parallel Verses English Standard Version But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. King James Bible 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. American Standard Version But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Douay-Rheims Bible But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachary, for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John: English Revised Version But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Webster's Bible Translation But the angel said to 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. Weymouth New Testament But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your petition has been heard: and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call his name John. Luke 1:13 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesIs heard (εἰσηκούσθη) If we render the aorist literally, was heard, we avoid the question as to what prayer is referred to. The reference is to the prayer for offspring, which, owing to His extreme years, Zacharias had probably ceased to offer, and which he certainly would not be preferring in that public and solemn service. Hence the aorist is appropriate, referring back to the past acts of prayer. "That prayer, which thou no longer offerest, was heard." John Meaning God is favorable, or Jehovah showeth grace. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Fear. Judges 6:23 And the LORD said to him, Peace be to you; fear not: you shall not die. thy prayer. Psalm 118:21 I will praise you: for you have heard me, and are become my salvation. and they. Psalm 127:3-5 See, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward... thou. Luke 1:60-63 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John... Cross References Matthew 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." Luke 1:14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, Luke 1:30 And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1:60 but his mother answered, "No; he shall be called John." Luke 1:63 And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And they all wondered. Jump to Previous Afraid Angel Bear Ears Elisabeth Elizabeth Fear Heard John Messenger Petition Prayer Request Supplication Wife Zacharias Zechariah Zechari'ahJump to Next Afraid Angel Bear Ears Elisabeth Elizabeth Fear Heard John Messenger Petition Prayer Request Supplication Wife Zacharias Zechariah Zechari'ahLinks Luke 1:13 NIVLuke 1:13 NLT Luke 1:13 ESV Luke 1:13 NASB Luke 1:13 KJV Luke 1:13 Bible Apps Luke 1:13 Biblia Paralela Luke 1:13 Chinese Bible Luke 1:13 French Bible Luke 1:13 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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