62. And they made signs to his father as to what he might wish it to be called.
63. And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.
64. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, and he spake, blessing God.
65. And fear came upon all who dwelt round about them; and in the whole hill-country of Judaea all these things were the subject of conversation.
66. And all who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then will this child be? And the Lord's hand was with him.
67. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
68. Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, because he has visited and wrought redemption for his people,
69. and raised up a horn of deliverance for us in the house of David his servant;
70. as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began;
71. deliverance from our enemies and out of the hand of all who hate us;
72. to fulfil mercy with our fathers and remember his holy covenant,