Bible Verses

 But his mother said:  “Not so; he shall be called John.” 

When they came to attend the child’s circumcision on the eighth day, they wanted to name him Zechariah after his father. 

 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the merciful Lord had done a wonderful thing for her, and they rejoiced with her.

7 When the time came for Elizabeth, she gave birth to a son. 

Mary stayed with Elizabeth for approximately three months before returning home.

according to the promise to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”

He has helped Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy,

 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

He has thrown down the mighty from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.

He has acted with power and done wonders, and scattered the proud with their plans.