Luke 1:8
“And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office,.... To which he was called and ordained, even to offer…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Before God - In the temple, where God dwelt by the symbols of His presence. The temple was regarded by the Jews as the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Before God - In the temple, where God used to manifest his presence, though long before this time he had forsaken it;…
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
executed the priest's office The priest who had the highest functions allotted to him was called -the chief of the…
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