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Luke 1:12

Luke 1:12
And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when Zacharias saw him,.... The angel; he was troubled, and fear fell upon him; for such appearances of angels were…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He was troubled - He was alone, in the presence of God. The appearance of the angel was sudden, unexpected, and…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Zacharias - was troubled - Or, confounded at his sudden and unexpected appearance; and fear fell upon him, lest this…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:5-25

The two preceding evangelists had agreed to begin the gospel with the baptism of John and his ministry, which commenced…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

he was troubled Such is the effect always recorded of these supernatural appearances. See Jdg 13:22; Dan 10:7-9; Eze…