¹⁶ When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters^(A) and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them.^(B)

The Shepherd Struck, the Sheep Scattered

¹⁹ The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel.^(A) I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.

¹⁴ Are not all angels ministering spirits^(A) sent to serve those who will inherit^(B) salvation?^(C)