Luke 1:10 cpdv — And the entire multitude of the people was praying outside, at the hour of incense.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the entire multitude of the people was praying outside, at the hour of incense. "

— Luke 1:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 1 — Context

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And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both had become advanced in years.

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Then it happened that, when he was exercising the priesthood before God, in the order of his section,

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according to the custom of the priesthood, the lot fell so that he would offer incense, entering into the temple of the Lord.

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And the entire multitude of the people was praying outside, at the hour of incense.

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Then there appeared to him an Angel of the Lord, standing at the right of the altar of incense.

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And upon seeing him, Zechariah was disturbed, and fear fell over him.

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But the Angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son to you. And you shall call his name John.

Luke 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:10 say?
Luke 1:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the entire multitude of the people was praying outside, at the hour of incense. ”
Where is Luke 1:10 in the Bible?
Luke 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:10.
What translation should I read Luke 1:10 in?
Luke 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:10?
Luke 1:10 reads (CPDV): “And the entire multitude of the people was praying outside, at the hour of incense. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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