Luke 1:21 “Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he…”

Luke 1:21

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marueiled that he taried so long in the Temple.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wondering at his tarrying in the sanctuary,

Bible in Basic English

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

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In context

20And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”

22When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.

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