Luke 1:59 web — It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after…

World English Bible

"It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father."

— Luke 1:59, World English Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

56

Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.

57

Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.

58

Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.

59

It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.

60

His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."

61

They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name."

62

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Luke 1:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:59 say?
Luke 1:59 in the World English Bible reads: “It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.”
Where is Luke 1:59 in the Bible?
Luke 1:59 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 59.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:59.
What translation should I read Luke 1:59 in?
Luke 1:59 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:59?
Luke 1:59 reads (WEB): “It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of the father.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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