Luke 1:12

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

Luke 1:12 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:12

And when Zacharias saw him
The angel; he was troubled, and fear fell upon him; for such appearances of angels were not now so common as formerly: and when they were more usual, generally had such effects on the minds, even of good men; see ( Judges 6:22 ) ( Daniel 8:17 ) .

Luke 1:12 In-Context

10 And the whole multitude of the people was praying outside at the hour of incense.

11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

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

13 But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.