Luke 1:18

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

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Other Translations for Luke 1:18

BSB
"How can I be sure of this?" Zechariah asked the angel. "I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years."
AKJV
And Zacharias said to the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
CPDV
And Zechariah said to the Angel: "How may I know this? For I am elderly, and my wife is advanced in years."
ERV
And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
NHEB
Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."
SMT
And Zacharias said to the messenger, By what shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife advanced in her days.

Commentary for Luke 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 1:18
Summary
Elderly man questions divine announcement's credibility
Place
Temple
Event
Zacharias expresses doubt about promise
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Narrative