Luke 1:51-63

51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.52He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.53He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,55as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”

56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

57When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

59On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah. 60But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.”

61They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.” 62So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.

63Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.