His birth will make you very happy, and many people will be glad.
and Sarah said, "God has made me laugh. Now everyone will laugh with me.
Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them.
My children, if you show good sense, I will be happy,
Make your father truly happy by living right and showing sound judgment.
Put a curse on the man who told my father, "Good news! You have a son."
But the angel told him: Don't be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayers. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son, and you must name him John.
Your son will be a great servant of the Lord. He must never drink wine or beer, and the power of the Holy Spirit will be with him from the time he is born.
her neighbors and relatives heard how kind the Lord had been to her, and they too were glad.