Luke 1:12

And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

Ver. 12. He was troubled] But without cause; he should have been comforted rather, for his sins were covered. How will wicked men stand before Christ?

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¹² And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

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