*1:* Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
*2:* just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
*3:* Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
*4:* so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
*5:* In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.
*6:* Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly.
*7:* But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.
*9:* he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
*8:* Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,
*10:* And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. 
*11:* Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
*Luke chapter 2:10*
*10:* But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
*Luke chapter 2:10*
*10:* But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
*Luke chapter 2:10,12,13*
*10:* But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
*12:* This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'
*13:* Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, *Luke chapter 2:14*
*14:* 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.'