Luke 1:19
Luke 1 :19
The angel said to him, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news."
— NIV
Context
Gabriel announces John the Baptist's birth to Zechariah.
Luke 1:19
Gabriel’s self-identification to Zechariah—“I stand in the presence of God.”
The Annunciation to Zechariah
Gabriel appears to Zechariah in the temple to announce the miraculous birth of John the Baptist. His words “I stand in the presence of God” indicate his exalted rank among the angels, connecting to his appearances in Daniel.