Parallel Verses New International Version When his time of service was completed, he returned home. King James Bible And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. Darby Bible Translation And it came to pass, when the days of his service were completed, he departed to his house. World English Bible It happened, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house. Young's Literal Translation And it came to pass, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he went away to his house, Luke 1:23 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAs soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished - Each family of the priesthood officiated one whole week, 2 Kings 11:17. There is something very instructive in the conduct of this priest; had he not loved the service he was engaged in, he might have made the loss of his speech a pretext for immediately quitting it. But as he was not thereby disabled from fulfilling the sacerdotal function, so he saw he was bound to continue till his ministry was ended; or till God had given him a positive dismission. Preachers who give up their labor in the vineyard because of some trifling bodily disorder by which they are afflicted, or through some inconvenience in outward circumstances, which the follower of a cross-bearing, crucified Lord should not mention, show that they either never had a proper concern for the honor of their Master or for the salvation of men, or else that they have lost the spirit of their Master, and the spirit of their work. Again, Zacharias did not hasten to his house to tell his wife the good news that he had received from heaven, in which she was certainly very much interested: the angel had promised that all his words should be fulfilled in their season, and for this season he patiently waited in the path of duty. He had engaged in the work of the Lord, and must pay no attention to any thing that was likely to mar or interrupt his religious service. Preachers who profess to be called of God to labor in the word and doctrine, and who abandon their work for filthy lucre's sake, are the most contemptible of mortals, and traitors to their God. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the days. 2 Kings 11:5-7 And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that you shall do... Library July 19 MorningHe that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.--LUKE 1:49. Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?--Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.--Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy.--Hallowed be thy name. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people. Who is this … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path March 24 Morning Jesus Born the Son of God. The Key-Note of a Choice Sonnet Cross References Luke 1:22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. Luke 1:24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. Jump to Previous Accomplished Completed Departed End Ended Fulfilled Home House Ministration Priestly Service Soon Temple Time WorkJump to Next Accomplished Completed Departed End Ended Fulfilled Home House Ministration Priestly Service Soon Temple Time WorkLinks Luke 1:23 NIVLuke 1:23 NLT Luke 1:23 ESV Luke 1:23 NASB Luke 1:23 KJV Luke 1:23 Bible Apps Luke 1:23 Biblia Paralela Luke 1:23 Chinese Bible Luke 1:23 French Bible Luke 1:23 German Bible Luke 1:23 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |