Luke 1:67
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, speaking under inspiration, said:
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
In Context
68“Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who has visited his people and wrought their deliverance,
Cross References
Joel 2:28Afterwards, I will pour out my spirit on everyone. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions,
Luke 1:41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child moved within her, and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Spirit,
Matthew Henry on Luke 1:58-67
The Birth of John the Baptist. 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 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. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that… Read the whole commentary →