Luke 1:23 nasb — When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home.

NASB

"When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home."

— Luke 1:23, NASB

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Luke 1 — Context

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"And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."

21

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple.

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But 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 kept making signs to them, and remained mute.

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When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home.

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After these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,

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"This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor upon me, to take away my disgrace among men."

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Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,

Luke 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:23 say?
Luke 1:23 in the NASB reads: “When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home.”
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 (NASB): “When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home.” 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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