Luke 1:21

“And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Luke 1:21

And the people waited for Zacharias, and maruelled that hee taried so long in the temple.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the people were waiting for Zacharias and were surprised because he was in the Temple for such a long time.
- Basic English Bible

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And the people were awaiting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delaying in the temple.
- Darby Bible

And the people were waiting for Zachary; and they wondered that he tarried so long in the temple.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled while he tarried in the temple.
- English Revised Version

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Luke 1:21

Wesley's Notes for Luke 1:21


1:21 The people were waiting - For him to come and dismiss them (as usual) with the blessing.



People's Bible Notes for Luke 1:21


Lu 1:21 The people waited for Zacharias. Those who were praying without waited until the incense offering priest came out and dismissed them with a benediction.

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