8. And it came to pass that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,
9. according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense entering into the temple of the Lord.
10. And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the time of incense.
11. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
13. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
14. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
15. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
16. And he shall turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God.