12. When he saw the angel, Zechariah was confused and frightened.
13. But the angel said to him, “Zechariah, don’t be afraid. Your prayer has been heard by God. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give birth to a son. You will name him John.
14. You will be very happy. Many people will be happy because of his birth.
15. John will be a great man for the Lord. He will never drink wine or beer. Even at the time John is born, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
16. He will help many people of Israel return to the Lord their God.