Luke 1:63 net — He asked for a writing tablet and wrote,“His name is John.” And they were all amazed.

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"He asked for a writing tablet and wrote,“His name is John.” And they were all amazed."

— Luke 1:63, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

60

But his mother replied,“No! He must be named John.”

61

They said to her,“But none of your relatives bears this name.”

62

So they made signs to the baby’s father, inquiring what he wanted to name his son.

63

He asked for a writing tablet and wrote,“His name is John.” And they were all amazed.

64

Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God.

65

All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about.

66

All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying,“What then will this child be?” For the Lord’s hand was indeed with him.

Luke 1:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:63 say?
Luke 1:63 in the NET Bible reads: “He asked for a writing tablet and wrote,“His name is John.” And they were all amazed.”
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 (NET): “He asked for a writing tablet and wrote,“His name is John.” And they were all amazed.” 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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