Luke 1:63 cpdv — And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered.

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

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Luke 1 — Context

60

And in response, his mother said: “Not so. Instead, he shall be called John.”

61

And they said to her, “But there is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.”

62

Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him to be called.

63

And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered.

64

Then, at once, his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosened, and he spoke, blessing God.

65

And fear fell upon all of their neighbors. And all these words were made known throughout all the hill country of Judea.

66

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.

Luke 1:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:63 say?
Luke 1:63 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered. ”
Where is Luke 1:63 in the Bible?
Luke 1:63 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 63.
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 1:63.
What translation should I read Luke 1:63 in?
Luke 1:63 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 1:63?
Luke 1:63 reads (CPDV): “And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered. ” 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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