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Luke 1:63
And he sent for writing materials and put down: His name is John; and they were all surprised.
Luke 1:63 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 1:63 in other translations
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.
He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.” They all marveled.
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In context
60 But his mother made answer and said, No, his name is John.
61 And they said, Not one of your relations has that name.
62 And they made signs to his father, to say what name was to be given to him.
63 And he sent for writing materials and put down: His name is John; and they were all surprised.
64 And straight away his mouth was open and his tongue was free and he gave praise to God.
65 And fear came on all those who were living round about them: and there was much talk about all these things in all the hill-country of Judaea.
66 And all who had word of them kept them in their minds and said, What will this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.
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