²¹ Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple.

⁶³ He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.”^(A)

¹⁸ and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

³³ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

²² All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.^(A)