58. And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had shewed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her.
59. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him by his father's name Zachary.
60. And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John.
61. And they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
62. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
63. And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered.