Catholic Public Domain Version
"And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered. "
— Luke 1:63, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.”
“And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. ”
“He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.”
“He asked for a writing tablet and wrote,“His name is John.” And they were all amazed.”
“And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered.”
“And he sent for writing materials and put down: His name is John; and they were all surprised.”
“And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.”
And in response, his mother said: “Not so. Instead, he shall be called John.”
And they said to her, “But there is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.”
Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him to be called.
And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered.
Then, at once, his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosened, and he spoke, blessing God.
And fear fell upon all of their neighbors. And all these words were made known throughout all the hill country of Judea.
And all those who heard it stored it up in their heart, saying: “What do you think this boy will be?” And indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.