Luke 1:13

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} the angel{G32} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto{G4314} him{G846}, Fear{G5399}{(G5737)} not{G3361}, Zacharias{G2197}: for{G1360} thy{G4675} prayer{G1162} is heard{G1522}{(G5681)}; and{G2532} thy{G4675} wife{G1135} Elisabeth{G1665} shall bear{G1080}{(G5692)} thee{G4671} a son{G5207}, and{G2532} thou shalt call{G2564}{(G5692)} his{G846} name{G3686} John{G2491}.
Strong's King James
(13) But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid Z’kharyah for your petition has been heard and your wife Elisheva will birth you a son and you will call his name, Yochanan (יהוה YAHWEH's gracious-favour)."
The F.O.G*
[13] But the angel spoke with gentle authority: "Don't be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your persistent prayers. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John, meaning 'God is gracious.'"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the messenger said unto him, ‘Fear not, Zacharias, for thy supplication was heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John,
Young's Literal Translation

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