8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, Ver. 8. In the order of his course ] He took but his turn, and served but his time. God never purposed to burden any of his creatures with devotion. read more
9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. Ver. 9. To burn incense ] In the incense of prayer, how many sweet spices are burned together, by the fire of faith, as humility, love, &c. read more
10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. Ver. 10. Praying without at the time of incense ] Song of Solomon 3:6 , the Church is said to ascend out of the wilderness of this world with pillars of smoke, elationibus fumi, that is, with affections, thoughts, desires toward heaven. And although she be black as smoke, in regard of infirmities, yet hath she a principle to carry her upwards. read more
11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Ver. 11. Standing on the right side of the altar ] As Satan stood at the right hand of Joshua to molest him, Zechariah 3:1 , so stand the angels at our right hand, in the public assemblies especially, to withstand him. And to signify this, the curtains of the tabernacle were wrought full of cherubims within and without. read more
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? read more
13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Ver. 13. For thy prayer is heard ] Both for a son, and for a Saviour. read more
14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. Ver. 14. Thou shalt have joy ] This is not every father’s happiness. Many fathers are forced through grief for their untoward children to wish to die, as Elijah did when he sat under the juniper, and as Moses did when wearied out by the people,Numbers 11:15; Numbers 11:15 . read more
15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. Ver. 15. Great in the sight of the Lord ] Significatur singularis quaedam praestantia, ut Genesis 10:9 . He shall be singularly qualified. read more
16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. Ver. 16. Shall he turn to the Lord ] A high honour to have any hand in the conversion of souls. They that wise others shall shine in heaven,Daniel 12:3; Daniel 12:3 . read more
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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 1:7
7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. Ver. 7. And they had no child ] Which was then held a heavy judgment, as that which rendered them suspected of impiety, since godliness had the promise of increase both within doors and without. read more