Luke 1:9

Luke 1:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

9according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

9according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

9as was the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and 1:9 I.e. normally a once-in-a-lifetime privilege for a priest.burn incense [on the altar of incense]. [Ex 30:7]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

9he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

9He happened to be chosen, in the usual way, to go into the temple of the Lord. There he was supposed to burn incense.

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