New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Luke 1:9
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
King James Version
According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
World English Bible
according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
American Standard Version
according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
Berean Literal Bible
according to the custom of the priesthood, [that] it fell to him by lot to burn incense, having entered into the temple of the Lord.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Luke 1
7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
8 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,
10 And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.
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