11. An angel from the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense.
12. When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and overcome with fear.
13. The angel said, "Don’t be afraid, Zechariah. Your prayers have been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to your son and you must name him John.
14. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many people will rejoice at his birth,
15. for he will be great in the Lord’s eyes. He must not drink wine and liquor. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before his birth.
16. He will bring many Israelites back to the Lord their God.