Luke 1:23 cpdv — And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house. "

— Luke 1:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 1 — Context

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And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak, until the day on which these things shall be, because you have not believed my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.”

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And the people were waiting for Zechariah. And they wondered why he was being delayed in the temple.

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Then, when he came out, he was unable to speak to them. And they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, but he remained mute.

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And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house.

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Then, after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself for five months, saying:

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“For the Lord did this for me, at the time when he decided to take away my reproach among men.”

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Then, in the sixth month, the Angel Gabriel was sent by God, to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,

Luke 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:23 say?
Luke 1:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house. ”
Where is Luke 1:23 in the Bible?
Luke 1:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 23.
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 1:23.
What translation should I read Luke 1:23 in?
Luke 1:23 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 1:23?
Luke 1:23 reads (CPDV): “And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house. ” 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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