Luke 1:8

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

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Other Translations for Luke 1:8

BSB

One day while Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then it happened that, when he was exercising the priesthood before God, in the order of his section,

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And it was in his being priest, in the arranging of the daily order before God,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 1:8

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Commentary for Luke 1:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 1:8

Summary

Zacharias performs priestly duties in temple

Place

Temple of the Lord

Event

Zacharias enters priestly service

Estimated Time Period

c. 8 BC