And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bore a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zachariah: for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
And they said unto her, There is none of your kindred that is called by this name.
And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.