13. But the angel said to him:Do not be afraid, Zechariah,because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,and you will name him John.
14. There will be joy and delight for you,and many will rejoice at his birth.
15. For he will be great in the sight of the Lordand will never drink wine or beer. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb.
16. He will turn many of the sons of Israelto the Lord their God.
17. And he will go before Himin the spirit and power of Elijah,to turn the hearts of fathersto their children, and the disobedientto the understanding of the righteous,to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.