Luke 1:12

1:12 And Zechariah, visibly shaken when he saw the angel, 1  was seized with fear. 2 

Luke 1:50

1:50 from 3  generation to generation he is merciful 4  to those who fear 5  him.

Luke 1:74

1:74 that we, being rescued from the hand of our 6  enemies,

may serve him without fear, 7 

1 tn The words “the angel” are not in the Greek text, but are implied. Direct objects were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context.

2 tn Or “and he was afraid”; Grk “fear fell upon him.” Fear is common when supernatural agents appear (1:29-30, 65; 2:9; 5:8-10; 9:34; 24:38; Exod 15:16; Judg 6:22-23; 13:6, 22; 2 Sam 6:9).

3 tn Grk “and from.” Here καί (kai) has been translated by a semicolon to improve the English style.

4 sn God’s mercy refers to his “loyal love” or “steadfast love,” expressed in faithful actions, as the rest of the psalm illustrates.

5 tn That is, “who revere.” This refers to those who show God a reverential respect for his sovereignty.

6 tc Many important early mss (א B L W [0130] Ë1,13 565 892 pc) lack “our,” while most (A C D [K] Θ Ψ 0177 33 Ï pc) supply it. Although the addition is most likely not authentic, “our” has been included in the translation due to English stylistic requirements.

7 tn This phrase in Greek is actually thrown forward to the front of the verse to give it emphasis.