You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
A wise child makes a glad father, but the foolish despise their mothers.
Now Sarah said, “God has brought laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”
My child, if your heart is wise, my heart also will be glad.
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.
for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, saying, “A child is born to you, a son,” making him very glad.