Scripture - Luke 1

This scripture caught my eye. I thought about how both Zacharias and John died. This scripture seems a contradiction.

Obviously, we need to look deeper. They both served without fear. They both lost their life in His service. And in doing so, they gained their reward. 

We know that John was instrumental in the Restoration. He appeared as a resurrected being and bestowed the Aaronic Priesthood on Joseph and Oliver. Looking at what we know from this dispensation, he truely was delivered out of the hands of his enemies and he continues to serve. And no doubt Zacharias continues in service as well.