Luke 1:22 web — When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued…

World English Bible

"When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute."

— Luke 1:22, World English Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

19

The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

20

Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."

21

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.

22

When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.

23

It happened, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.

24

After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,

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"Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men."

Luke 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:22 say?
Luke 1:22 in the World English Bible reads: “When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.”
Where is Luke 1:22 in the Bible?
Luke 1:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 22.
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 1:22.
What translation should I read Luke 1:22 in?
Luke 1:22 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 1:22?
Luke 1:22 reads (WEB): “When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.” 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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