60. And in response, his mother said: "Not so. Instead, he shall be called John."
61. And they said to her, "But there is no one among your relatives who is called by that name."
62. Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him to be called.
63. And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: "His name is John." And they all wondered.
64. Then, at once, his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosened, and he spoke, blessing God.
65. And fear fell upon all of their neighbors. And all these words were made known throughout all the hill country of Judea.
66. And all those who heard it stored it up in their heart, saying: "What do you think this boy will be?" And indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.
67. And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit. And he prophesied, saying:
68. "Blessed is the Lord God of Israel. For he has visited and has wrought the redemption of his people.
69. And he has raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of David his servant,
70. just as he spoke by the mouth of his holy Prophets, who are from ages past: