^{10 Ref} And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

^{11 Ref} And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

^{12 Ref} And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

^{13 Ref} But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

^{14 Ref} And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

^{15 Ref} For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.