19 And in the home of Zacharias and Elizabeth did Mary tarry ninety days; then she returned to Nazareth.
20 To Zacharias and Elizabeth a son was born, and Zacharias said,
21 Most blessed be the name of God, for he has opened up the fount of blessings for his people, Israel.
22 His promises are verified; for he has brought to pass the words which holy prophets spoke in olden times.
23 And Zacharias looked upon the infant John, and said,
24 You will be called the prophet of the Holy One; and you will go before his face, and will prepare his way.
25 And you will give a knowledge of salvation unto Israel; and you will preach the gospel of repentance and the blotting out of sins.
26 Behold, for soon the Day Star from on high will visit us, to light the way for those who sit within the darkness of the shadowland, and guide our feet unto the ways of peace.
CHAPTER 3.
Birth of Jesus. Masters honor the child. The shepherds rejoice. Zacharias and Elizabeth visit Mary. Jesus is circumcised.