59 And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and were calling it Zacharias, after his father's name.

60 And his mother answered and said, No, but he shall be called John.

61 And they said to her, There is none of your kindred that is called by this name.

62 And they made signs to his father as to how he would have him called.

63 And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all marveled.

64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosened]. And he spoke and praised God.