22. But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He was gesturing to them but remained mute.
23. Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home.
24. After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying,
25. “So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.”
26. In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,
27. to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
29. But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.