Luke 1:12An Understandable Version (2005 edition)Zacharias became disturbed when he saw the angel and was gripped by fear. See the chapter |
As he stared at [the angel] in fright, he asked, “What is it, Lord?” [Note: The word “Lord” here could also be translated “Sir,” and its correct rendering depends on whether or not Cornelius understood the angel to be from God]. And the angel replied, “Your [continual] prayers and [generous] gifts to poor people have not gone unnoticed before God.