^{10 Ref} The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

^{11 Ref} An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

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

^{13 Ref} But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.