17 With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." 18 Zechariah said to the angel, "How will I know that this is so?
17 Kwa roho na nguvu za Eliya atatangulia mbele zake, ili kugeuza mioyo ya wazazi iwaelekee watoto wao, na wale wasiotii waelekee hekima ya wenye haki, na kumwekea Bwana tayari watu waliotayarishwa.” 18 Zekaria akamwambia malaika, “Nitajuaje kwamba ndivyo ilivyo?