An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 1:11 in context
Luke 1:8–14
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Now while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his division
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according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
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The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
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An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
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Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
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But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
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You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.
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