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Berean Standard Bible

““I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.”

Luke 1:19

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The angel Gabriel appears to the old priest Zechariah in the temple and announces that his wife Elizabeth will bear a son. Zechariah doubts, and the angel answers him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

World English Bible (WEB)

The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

King James Version (KJV)

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the angel, answering, said, I am Gabriel, whose place is before God; I have been sent to say these words to you and to give you this good news.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the messenger answering said to him, 'I am Gabriel, who have been standing near before God, and I was sent to speak unto you, and to proclaim these good news to you,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y respondiendo el ángel le dijo: Yo soy Gabriel, que estoy delante de Dios; y soy enviado á hablarte, y á darte estas buenas nuevas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El ángel le contestó: ―Yo soy Gabriel y estoy al servicio de Dios. Él me envió para hablar contigo y darte estas buenas noticias.

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