Luke 1:60

New American Bible - revised edition

but his mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:25

and sent the prophet Nathan to name him Jedidiah, on behalf of the Lord. End of the Ammonite War.

Isaiah 8:3

Then I went to the prophetess and she conceived and bore a son. The Lord said to me: Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz,

Matthew 1:25

He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.

Luke 1:61

But they answered her, “There is no one among your relatives who has this name.”

Luke 1:63

He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,” and all were amazed.