Luke 1:8 kjva — And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,"

— Luke 1:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 1 — Context

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There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

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And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

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And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

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And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,

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According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

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And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

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And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Luke 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:8 say?
Luke 1:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,”
Where is Luke 1:8 in the Bible?
Luke 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Luke 1:8 in?
Luke 1:8 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 1:8?
Luke 1:8 reads (KJVA): “And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,” 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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