But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.”

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.