66. Everyone who heard of it thought about it and asked, “What is this child going to be?” For it was plain that the Lord's power was upon him.
67. John's father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he spoke God's message:
68. “Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel!He has come to the help of his people and has set them free.
69. He has provided for us a mighty Saviour,a descendant of his servant David.
70. He promised through his holy prophets long ago
71. that he would save us from our enemies,from the power of all those who hate us.
72. He said he would show mercy to our ancestorsand remember his sacred covenant.