“A new face suddenly presenting itself to the human eye, troubles and startles the mind. The angel knowing this to be the nature of man, first dispels the alarm, as it follows, But the angel said unto him, Fear not. The angel not only soothes his fears, but gladdens him with good tidings, adding, For thy prayer is hear…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
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12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
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10And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.
11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
— Luke 1:12 —
13But 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.
14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.