New International Version but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.” New Living Translation But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!” English Standard Version but his mother answered, “No; he shall be called John.” Berean Standard Bible But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.” Berean Literal Bible And answering, his mother said, “No, but he will be called John.” King James Bible And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. New King James Version His mother answered and said, “No; he shall be called John.” New American Standard Bible And yet his mother responded and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” NASB 1995 But his mother answered and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” NASB 1977 And his mother answered and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” Legacy Standard Bible But his mother answered and said, “No, but he shall be called John.” Amplified Bible but his mother answered, “No indeed; instead he will be called John.” Berean Annotated Bible But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John (YHWH is gracious). Christian Standard Bible But his mother responded, “No. He will be called John.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But his mother responded, “No! He will be called John.” American Standard Version And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. Contemporary English Version But Elizabeth said, "No! His name is John." English Revised Version And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. GOD'S WORD® Translation But his mother spoke up, "Absolutely not! His name will be John." Good News Translation But his mother said, "No! His name is to be John." International Standard Version but his mother said, "Absolutely not! He must be named John." NET Bible But his mother replied, "No! He must be named John." New Heart English Bible His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John." Webster's Bible Translation And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. Weymouth New Testament His mother, however, said, "No, he is to be called John." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.” World English Bible His mother answered, “Not so; but he will be called John.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his mother answering said, “No, but he will be called John.” Berean Literal Bible And answering, his mother said, “No, but he will be called John.” Young's Literal Translation and his mother answering said, 'No, but he shall be called John.' Smith's Literal Translation And his mother, having answered said, Nay; but he shall be called John. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John. Catholic Public Domain Version And in response, his mother said: “Not so. Instead, he shall be called John.” New American Bible but his mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.” New Revised Standard Version But his mother said, “No; he is to be called John.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his mother answered and said to them, Not so; but he should be called John. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And his mother answered, and she said to them, “Not so, but he will be called Yohannan.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd his mother answered and said: Not so: but he shall be called John. Godbey New Testament And his mother responding said; No, but he shall be called John. Haweis New Testament And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John. Mace New Testament and said, no, he shall be called John. Weymouth New Testament His mother, however, said, "No, he is to be called John." Worrell New Testament And his mother, answering, said; "No; but he shall be called John." Worsley New Testament but his mother said, No, but he shall be called John: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Birth of John the Baptist…59On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah. 60But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.” 61They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”… Cross References But his mother replied, 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” Genesis 30:24 She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.” Genesis 4:25 And Adam again had relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, “God has granted me another seed in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.” “No! Genesis 17:19 But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” John 1:42 Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). He shall be called John.” John 1:6 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. Genesis 21:3 And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. 2 Samuel 12:25 and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. 1 Samuel 1:23 “Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah replied, “and stay here until you have weaned him. Only may the LORD confirm His word.” So Hannah stayed and nursed her son until she had weaned him. 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. … 1 Samuel 3:20 So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. Isaiah 8:3 And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 20:3 The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, “The LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Magor-missabib. Treasury of Scripture And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. Not. Luke 1:13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 2 Samuel 12:25 And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. Isaiah 8:3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz. Jump to Previous However Indeed John MotherJump to Next However Indeed John MotherLuke 1 1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.5. The conception of John the Baptist; 26. and of Jesus. 39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. 57. The nativity and circumcision of John. 67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. But his mother replied, Elizabeth intervened when the relatives assumed the child would bear his father’s name. Though Zechariah had not yet spoken, she upheld the name God had appointed for their son. 1Sa 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth… “No! Her firm answer rejected the expectation that family custom would determine the child’s name. Elizabeth’s confidence showed that she accepted the message God had given concerning him. Gen 17:19 But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will bear you a son,… He shall be called John.” John’s name, meaning “Yahweh is gracious,” testified to God’s mercy in granting this child to Zechariah and Elizabeth in their old age. It also marked him as the one chosen to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. Jhn 1:6 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElizabethThe mother of John the Baptist, a righteous woman from the priestly line of Aaron. She was advanced in years and considered barren before conceiving John. 2. Zechariah Elizabeth's husband, a priest who initially doubted the angel Gabriel's message about John's birth and was rendered mute until John's naming. 3. John the Baptist The child born to Elizabeth and Zechariah, who would grow to become a significant prophetic figure, preparing the way for Jesus Christ. 4. The Naming Event A significant cultural and religious event where the child is officially named, often after a family member, but in this case, divinely instructed to be named John. 5. The Community Neighbors and relatives who were present at the naming ceremony, expecting the child to be named after his father, Zechariah. Teaching Points Obedience to God's WillElizabeth's insistence on naming her son John, despite cultural expectations, demonstrates obedience to God's specific instructions. We are called to prioritize God's will over societal norms. Faith in God's Promises The fulfillment of God's promise to Elizabeth and Zechariah encourages us to trust in God's timing and faithfulness, even when circumstances seem impossible. The Importance of Names In biblical times, names held significant meaning and purpose. Understanding the meaning of "John" (God is gracious) can remind us of God's grace in our lives. Community Influence The community's expectation to name the child after his father reflects societal pressures. We must discern and follow God's direction, even when it contradicts popular opinion. Role of Prophecy John's life and ministry were prophesied, showing the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Recognizing God's overarching plan can give us confidence in His sovereignty. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 1:60?2. How does Luke 1:60 demonstrate obedience to God's revealed will? 3. What significance does naming have in biblical narratives, as seen in Luke 1:60? 4. How does Luke 1:60 connect to God's promises to Zechariah and Elizabeth? 5. How can we apply the example of Elizabeth's faithfulness in our own lives? 6. What lessons on trust in God's plan can we learn from Luke 1:60? 7. Why did Elizabeth insist on naming her son John in Luke 1:60? 8. How does Luke 1:60 challenge traditional family naming customs? 9. What is the significance of the name "John" in Luke 1:60? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 1? (60) Not so; but he shall be called John.--It is obvious from what follows that the writing-tablet had been in frequent use, and in this way the husband must have told the wife of the name which had been given by the angel.Verse 60. - Not so; but he shall be called John. It is clear (from verse 62) that the old priest was afflicted with deafness as well as with dumbness. At the naming ceremony, the stricken Zacharias, who was patiently awaiting the hour when his God should restore to him his lost powers, made no effort to express his will. He had already in the past months, no doubt, written down for Elisabeth the name of the boy that was to be born. She interrupts the ceremony with her wishes. The guests are surprised, and make signs to the father. He at once writes on his tablets, "His name is John." The name had been already given. The word "John" signifies "the grace of Jehovah." Luke 1:60 portrays Elizabeth’s Spirit-led courage to stand against tradition and align with God’s explicit command. Her decisive “No!” secures the divinely chosen name, John, anchoring the child in his prophetic destiny. The verse reminds us that obedience sometimes requires a clear break from cultural norms, confident that God’s word defines identity and purpose. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. replied, ἀποκριθεῖσα (apokritheisa) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “No! Οὐχί (Ouchi) Adverb Strong's 3780: By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. He shall be called κληθήσεται (klēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. John.” Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. Additonal Resources Luke 1:60 Blue Letter BibleLuke 1:60 Bible Gateway Luke 1:60 Bible.com Luke 1:60 NIV |
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