59 And on the eighth day they came to see to the circumcision of the child, and they would have given him the name of Zacharias, his father's name;

60 But his mother made answer and said, No, his name is John.

61 And they said, Not one of your relations has that name.

62 And they made signs to his father, to say what name was to be given to him.

63 And he sent for writing materials and put down: His name is John; and they were all surprised.

64 And straight away his mouth was open and his tongue was free and he gave praise to God.

59 Et étant venus le huitième jour pour circoncire le petit enfant, ils l'appelaient Zacharie, du nom de son père.

60 Mais sa mère prit la parole et dit: Non, mais il sera nommé Jean.

61 Ils lui dirent: Il n'y a personne dans ta parenté qui soit appelé de ce nom.

62 Alors ils demandèrent par signe à son père comment il voulait qu'il fût nommé.

63 Et Zacharie ayant demandé des tablettes, écrivit ces mots: Jean est son nom; et ils en furent tous surpris.

64 A l'instant sa bouche s'ouvrit, sa langue fut déliée, et il parlait en bénissant Dieu.