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Spiritual messengers with the special role of making known God's work of salvation.

Angels give hope through the words of the prophets

Isaiah 40:3-5 The voice in this passage may be that of an angel.

Isaiah:

Isaiah 40:1-2,6-8

Daniel:

Daniel 8:15-16; Daniel 10:12,14-21; Daniel 12:8-13

Zechariah:

Zechariah 1:12-21; Zechariah 2:3-5; Zechariah 4:1-7

Angels and the coming of the Messiah

An angel foretells the birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:11-13 See also Luke 1:14-19

Angels foretell Jesus Christ's birth

Matthew 1:20-21 See also Luke 1:26-38

Angels announce Jesus Christ's birth

Luke 2:8-11 See also Luke 2:12-20

Angels announce Jesus Christ's resurrection

Matthew 28:5-7 pp Mark 16:5-7 See also Luke 24:4-7,23; John 20:10-14

Angels foretell Jesus Christ's second coming

Acts 1:10-11

Angels reveal the gospel for the Gentiles

Acts 11:13 See also Acts 10:1-5,30-33; Revelation 14:6-7

Angels foretell God's final triumph

Revelation 1:1 See also Revelation 19:9; Revelation 22:1,6,16

See also

1454  theophany
2505  Christ, ascension
2515  Christ, birth of
2555  Christ, resurrection appearances
2565  Christ, second coming
5098  John the Baptist
5408  messenger
7772  prophets
9105  last things
9610  hope