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12 When he saw the angel, Zechariah was ·startled [shaken] and frightened. 13 But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, don’t be afraid. God has heard your ·prayer [petition]. Your wife, Elizabeth, will ·give birth to [bear for you] a son, and you will name him John. 14 He will bring you joy and ·gladness [delight], and many people will ·be happy [rejoice] because of his birth.

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12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.(A) 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid,(B) Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.(C) 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,(D)

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