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Luke 1:11-17 The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.

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

14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,

15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth.

16 Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God.

17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

Cross References for Luke 1:11-17

Numbers 12:6 - he said, “Listen to my words: “When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal myself to him ... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:6

Judges 13:3 - The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, “You are sterile and childless, but you are goi... Click to read the verse Judges 13:3 Click to read the verse Judges 13:3

Judges 6:12 - When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Click to read the verse Judges 6:12 Click to read the verse Judges 6:12

Hebrews 1:14 - Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14

Luke 1:19 - The angel answered, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to spea... Click to read the verse Luke 1:19 Click to read the verse Luke 1:19

Acts 10:3 - One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who... Click to read the verse Acts 10:3 Click to read the verse Acts 10:3

Leviticus 16:13 - He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:13 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:13

Exodus 30:1-10 - The Altar of Incense “Make an altar of acacia wood for burning incense. Click to read the verse Exodus 30:1-10 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:1-10

Revelation 8:3-4 - Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense ... Click to read the verse Revelation 8:3-4 Click to read the verse Revelation 8:3-4

Exodus 40:26-27 - Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting in front of the curtain Click to read the verse Exodus 40:26-27 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:26-27

Luke 1:28 - The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Click to read the verse Luke 1:28 Click to read the verse Luke 1:28

Judges 13:9 - God heard Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman while she was out in the field; ... Click to read the verse Judges 13:9 Click to read the verse Judges 13:9

Exodus 37:25-29 - The Altar of Incense They made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit ... Click to read the verse Exodus 37:25-29 Click to read the verse Exodus 37:25-29

Luke 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:10 Click to read the verse Luke 2:10

Revelation 9:13 - The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the horns of the golden al... Click to read the verse Revelation 9:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 9:13

Acts 5:19 - But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. Click to read the verse Acts 5:19 Click to read the verse Acts 5:19

Acts 10:3-4 - One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who... Click to read the verse Acts 10:3-4 Click to read the verse Acts 10:3-4