51. He has showed strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52. He has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
53. He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he has sent empty away.
54. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
55. As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his descendants forever.
56. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
57. Now Elizabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
58. And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
59. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zachariah, after the name of his father.
60. And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
61. And they said unto her, There is none of your kindred that is called by this name.
62. And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
63. And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.
64. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.
65. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were spread abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.
66. And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.