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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“Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.”
—Bible: New Testament Agrippa, in Acts, 26:28.
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—Bible: New Testament 1 Timothy 5:23.