New: Plus articles on faith, family and the Bible. Read them →

Berean Standard Bible

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

Luke 1:12

Save as image

Study note

Luke opens with Zechariah, an elderly priest, serving his turn in the temple. While he burns incense in the Holy Place an angel appears beside the altar.

Open Study notes above for the full note.

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.

King James Version (KJV)

And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Zacharias was troubled when he saw [him], and fear fell upon him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear came on him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Zacharias, having seen, was troubled, and fear fell on him;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y se turbó Zacarías viéndole, y cayó temor sobre él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

—

Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al verlo, Zacarías se asustó y se llenó de temor.

Be the first to discuss this verse in Yeshva.

Share your thoughts on this verse with the Yeshva community.

Discuss in Yeshva