Luke 1:9

Luke 1:9 in 10 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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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 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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American Standard Version (ASV)

9according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

9According to the custome of the Priests office, his lot was to burne incense, when he went into the Temple of the Lord.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

9according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into 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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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

9The priests used lots to choose one of their group to go into the holy place in the temple. This time they chose Zechariah. His job was to burn incense there.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

9according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot was to make incense, having gone into the temple of the Lord,

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