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How did Zechariah and Mary differ in their reactions to being told by the angel Gabriel that they would have a child?

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Mary goes to the house of Zacharias and greets Elisabeth
Retry Correct Incorrect When the angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her about her future son, Jesus, she immediately accepted the news, “Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:38). Zechariah, on the other hand, needed more proof, saying, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years.” (Luke 1:18)
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How did Zechariah and Mary differ in their reactions to being told by the angel Gabriel that they would have a child?

  • They both had the same reaction
  • They both needed proof
  • Mary had a more believing attitude rather than disbelieving
  • Zechariah already knew, Mary hesitated to believe
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