Let there be a curse on the man who brought my father the news: “You have a son!” This made my father very glad.
No one thought that I would be able to have Abraham’s child, but even though Abraham is old I have given him a son.”
“Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I chose you. Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
He will bring you joy and gladness, and many people will be happy because of his birth.