New Testament
- Zechariah (priest), the father of John the Baptist. In the King James version of the Bible his name was written Zacharias. He is recognised as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. See also:
- Islamic view of Zechariah, and
- Benedictus (Song of Zechariah), his song (canticle) of thanksgiving.
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“For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
—Bible: New Testament James, 4:14.
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
—Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in Galatians, 6:7.