Luke 1:63
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
In other versions
And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
ASV
And he sent for writing materials and put down: His name is John; and they were all surprised.
BBE
And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.
DBY
He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.
WEB
and having asked for a tablet, he wrote, saying, `John is his name;' and they did all wonder;
YLT
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
ENG
And he asked for a writing-table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all wondered.
WBT
Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.
BSB
In context
61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
62And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
65And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.
Cross-references
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- John
