59 And it came to pass, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child, and were calling it, after the name of its father, Zachariah.

60 And his mother, answering, saidNay! but he shall be called, John.

61 And they said unto herThere is, no one from among thy kindred, who is called by this name!

62 And they began making signs unto his father, as to what he might be wishing it to be called.

63 And, asking for a small tablet, he wrote, sayingJohn, is his name! and they marvelled all.

64 And his mouth was opened instantly, and his tongue , and he began to speak, blessing, God.