21. Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.
22. When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept making signs to them and remained speechless.
23. When the days of his ministry were completed, he went back home.
24. After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said,
25. “The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.”
26. In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
27. to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
28. And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.”
29. But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.
30. Then the angel told her:Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31. Now listen:You will conceive and give birth to a son,and you will call His name Jesus.
32. He will be greatand will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Himthe throne of His father David.
33. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever,and His kingdom will have no end.