17. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias; that he may turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and the incredulous to the wisdom of the just, to prepare unto the Lord a perfect people.
18. And Zachary said to the angel: Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.
19. And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God: and am sent to speak to thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
20. And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be able to speak until the day wherein these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time.
21. And the people were waiting for Zachary; and they wondered that he tarried so long in the temple.
22. And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he made signs to them, and remained dumb.
23. And it came to pass, after the days of his office were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
24. And after those days, Elizabeth his wife conceived, and hid herself five months, saying:
25. Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he hath had regard to take away my reproach among men.
26. And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth,
27. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29. Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.
30. And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.
31. Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus.
32. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.
33. And of his kingdom there shall be no end.
34. And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man?
35. And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36. And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren:
37. Because no word shall be impossible with God.