Luke 1:20

1:20 And now, ¹  because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, ²  you will be silent, unable to speak, ³  until the day these things take place.”

Luke 21:36

21:36 But stay alert at all times, ⁴  praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must ⁵  happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

¹ tn Grk “behold.”

² sn The predicted fulfillment in the expression my words, which will be fulfilled in their time takes place in Luke 1:63-66.

³ sn Silent, unable to speak. Actually Zechariah was deaf and mute as 1:61-63 indicates, since others had to use gestures to communicate with him.

⁴ sn The call to be alert at all times is a call to remain faithful in looking for the Lord’s return.

⁵ tn For the translation of μέλλω (mellw) as “must,” see L&N 71.36.