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54 He hath sustained his servant Israel, in remembrance of [his] mercy;
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He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
55 As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
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to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
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Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
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When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son.
58 And her neighbors and her cousins heard that the Lord had shown great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
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Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.
59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
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On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah,
60 And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John.
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but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.”
61 And they said to her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
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They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.”
62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
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Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.
63 And he asked for a writing-table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all wondered.
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He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.”
64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spoke, and praised God.
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Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.
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