Luke 1:9 bbe — And as was the way of the priests, he had to go into the Temple to see to the burning of perfumes.

Bible in Basic English

"And as was the way of the priests, he had to go into the Temple to see to the burning of perfumes."

— Luke 1:9, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 1 — Context

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They were upright in the eyes of God, keeping all the rules and orders of God, and doing no wrong.

7

And they were without children, because Elisabeth had never given birth, and they were at that time very old.

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Now it came about that in his turn he was acting as priest before God,

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And as was the way of the priests, he had to go into the Temple to see to the burning of perfumes.

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And all the people were offering prayers outside, at the time of the burning of perfumes.

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And he saw an angel of the Lord in his place on the right side of the altar.

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And Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear came on him.

Luke 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:9 say?
Luke 1:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And as was the way of the priests, he had to go into the Temple to see to the burning of perfumes.”
Where is Luke 1:9 in the Bible?
Luke 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Luke 1:9 in?
Luke 1:9 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 1:9?
Luke 1:9 reads (BBE): “And as was the way of the priests, he had to go into the Temple to see to the burning of perfumes.” 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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