Luke 1:9 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁹ he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ As was the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and burn incense. [Exod. 30:7.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Common English Bible

⁹ Following the customs of priestly service, he was chosen by lottery to go into the Lord’s sanctuary and burn incense.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ according to the custom of the priesthood, the lot fell so that he would offer incense, entering into the temple of the Lord.

Luke 1:9 Cross References

Matthew 27:5

So he threw the pieces of silver into the temple and departed. Then he went away and hanged himself.

Hebrews 9:6

When these things were all in place, the priests regularly entered the first room of the tabernacle, performing their sacred duties.