• Luke 1:11 — And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
• Luke 1:12 — And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
• Luke 1:13 — 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.
• Luke 1:18 — And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
• Luke 1:19 — And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
• Luke 1:20 — And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Roman Catholic · Catholic
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

5 passages from 4 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
• Commentary on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew · 1 passage
• Life of Antony (Vita Antonii) · 1 passage