He will bring you joy and gladness, and many people will be happy because of his birth.
Her neighbors and relatives heard how good the Lord was to her, and they rejoiced with her.
The father of a good child is very happy; parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.
And Sarah said, “God has made me laugh. Everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.
My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.
But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, don’t be afraid. God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give birth to a son, and you will name him John.
John will be a great man for the Lord. He will never drink wine or beer, and even from birth, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Let there be a curse on the man who brought my father the news: “You have a son!” This made my father very glad.