Luke 1:21
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.In other versions
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.
ASV
And the people were waiting for Zacharias and were surprised because he was in the Temple for such a long time.
BBE
And the people were awaiting Zacharias, and they wondered at his delaying in the temple.
DBY
The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.
WEB
And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wondering at his tarrying in the sanctuary,
YLT
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
ENG
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple.
WBT
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
BSB
In context
19And 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.
20And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
21And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
22And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Zacharias