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 4:22

4:22 All ⁴  were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They ⁵  said, “Isn’t this ⁶  Joseph’s son?”

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 tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁵ tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁶ sn The form of the question assumes a positive reply. It really amounts to an objection, as Jesus’ response in the next verses shows. Jesus spoke smoothly and impressively. He made a wonderful declaration, but could a local carpenter’s son make such an offer? That was their real question.