Luke 1:8 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Zechariah was on duty with his division of priests. As he served in God's presence,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

ASV:

Now it came to pass, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

BBE:

Now it came about that in his turn he was acting as priest before God,

DBY:

And it came to pass, as he fulfilled his priestly service before God in the order of his course,

ERV:

Now it came to pass, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

WEY:

Now while he was doing priestly duty before God in the prescribed course of his class,

WBS:

And it came to pass, that, while he executed the priests' office before God in the order of his course,

WEB:

Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,

YLT:

And it came to pass, in his acting as priest, in the order of his course before God,

Luke 1:8 Cross References

XREF:

1 Chronicles 24:19 These were their offices for their ministry when they came in to the house of the LORD according to the ordinance given to them through Aaron their father, just as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.

2 Chronicles 8:14 Now according to the ordinance of his father David, he appointed the divisions of the priests for their service, and the Levites for their duties of praise and ministering before the priests according to the daily rule, and the gatekeepers by their divisions at every gate; for David the man of God had so commanded.

2 Chronicles 31:2 And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

1:8 While he executed the priest's office. His course came on duty once in twenty-four weeks, and then he repaired to Jerusalem to remain his week.

MHC:

1:5-25 The father and mother of John the Baptist were sinners as all are, and were justified and saved in the same way as others; but they were eminent for piety and integrity. They had no children, and it could not be expected that Elisabeth should have any in her old age. While Zacharias was burning incense in the temple, the whole multitude of the people were praying without. All the prayers we offer up to God, are acceptable and successful only by Christ's intercession in the temple of God above. We cannot expect an interest therein if we do not pray, and pray with our spirits, and are not earnest in prayer. Nor can we expect that the best of our prayers should gain acceptance, and bring an answer of peace, but through the mediation of Christ, who ever lives, making intercession. The prayers Zacharias often made, received an answer of peace. Prayers of faith are filed in heaven, and are not forgotten. Prayers made when we were young and entering into the world, may be answered when we are old and going out of the world. Mercies are doubly sweet that are given in answer to prayer. Zacharias shall have a son in his old age, who shall be instrumental in the conversion of many souls to God, and preparing them to receive the gospel of Christ. He shall go before Him with courage, zeal, holiness, and a mind dead to earthly interests and pleasures. The disobedient and rebellious would be brought back to the wisdom of their righteous forefathers, or rather, brought to attend to the wisdom of that Just One who was coming among them. Zacharias heard all that the angel said; but his unbelief spake. In striking him dumb, God dealt justly with him, because he had objected against God's word. We may admire the patience of God towards us. God dealt kindly with him, for thus he prevented his speaking any more distrustful, unbelieving words. Thus also God confirmed his faith. If by the rebukes we are under for our sin, we are brought to give the more credit to the word of God, we have no reason to complain. Even real believers are apt to dishonour God by unbelief; and their mouths are stopped in silence and confusion, when otherwise they would have been praising God with joy and gratitude. In God's gracious dealings with us we ought to observe his gracious regards to us. He has looked on us with compassion and favour, and therefore has thus dealt with us.

CONC:

Acting Appointed Class Course Division Duty Executed Fulfilled Office Order Pass Performing Prescribed Priest Priestly Priests Priest's Service Serving Turn

Acting Appointed Class Course Division Duty Executed Fulfilled Office Once Order Performing Prescribed Priest Priestly Priests Priest's Service Serving Turn Zechariah's

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